Deborah Hicks Knight, 57, of St. George, passed away Tuesday November 3 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born in Folkston, to the late Lemon Kellon Hicks and Doris Avan Green. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in St. George.
She is survived by her husband: Ernest D. Knight; Son: Ernest Daniel (Wendy) Knight; Daughter: Brandy Avan Knight; 3-Sisters: Margaret Geraldine (Jack) Pickren, Billie (Billy) Jones, and Helen Elizabeth Conner; a Brother: Clyde “Bo” (Opal Jean) Hicks; 3-Grandchildren: Kaitlyn Hair, Gavin Knight and Courteney Knight; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by 3-Brothers: Dwight Hicks, Kenneth “Rook” Hicks and Kellon “Bud” Hicks.
The family will receive friends Wednesday November 4 at Shepard Funeral Home from 6-8 PM. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday November 5 at 2:00 PM at Conner-Green Cemetery with Rev. James Conner officiating.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest book at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, GA