Arlene Hicks

Arlene Hicks, age 95, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Village Green Nursing Home in Greenville.

She was born on December 6, 1930 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Deo E. and Dorothy M. (Berner) Fourman.

In addition to her parents, Arlene is preceded in death by her husband, Keith Hicks, whom she married December 17, 1949; son-in-law, Carl White; sister-in-law, Barb Fourman; and in-law’s, Betty (Ivan) Unger, John (Joanne) Hicks, Joe (Roma) Hicks, and Mary Hicks.

Arlene is survived by her children, Tony (Vicki) Hicks of Bradford, Chris (Vickie) Hicks of West Manchester, Anita White of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dan (Barb) Hicks of Bradford, Tim (Sheri) Hicks of Bradford, and Kathy (Rick) Grove of New Paris; her grandchildren, Shawn Hicks, Brandon Hicks, Missy Steele, Karen Shawley, Joshua White, Aaron White, Sarah White, Ruth White, Ryan Hicks, Tawni Williams, Joshua Rice, Andrea Netzley, Deborah Crouse, Spencer Hicks, Rachel Koogler, Devon Grove, and Danielle Grove; 43 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren; brother, Jim Fourman; brothers in law and sister in law, Clarence (Miriam) Hicks and Ira Hicks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arlene was a 1948 graduate of Greenville High School. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great-grandmother who was truly the rock of her family. She was, without a doubt, the best mom, grandma, great-grandma and great great-grandmother, and her love for her family knew no bounds.

A faithful servant of Jesus Christ, Arlene lived her life rooted in faith, love, and prayer. She was a true prayer warrior and was deeply committed to Pleasant View Missionary Church and Ludlow Falls Camp, both of which held a special place in her heart. Her faith was not just something she believed in, but something she lived every day.

Arlene was a devoted farmer's wife, faithfully helping her husband with the family farming operation for many years. She found joy in the simple beauty of life, especially gardening, flowers, and spending time surrounded by nature. She had a special gift for making ordinary moments feel extraordinary and was also known for her award-winning pies, baked with the same love and care she shared with everyone around her.

Above all, Arlene was loving, humble, and deeply devoted to those she cherished. She appreciated life's simple blessings and found beauty in the little things. She was the heart of her family, a woman whose strength, kindness, faith, and unconditional love will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Memorial contributions may be made to Youth For Christ of the Miami Valley, 107 W Main St, Greenville, OH 45331 or Everheart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway St., Greenville, OH 45331.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Pleasant View Missionary Church, 5231 Gettysburg-Pitsburg Rd, Greenville, OH 453312, with Pastor Sean Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison. 

A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 PM on Friday, November 13, 2026 at the church and again on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 9:00-10:00 AM at the church.

Services for Arlene will be livestreamed. The service livestream may be accessed, and memories and online condolences may be shared with the family, by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.