Joanna V. Hicks

Hicks, Joanna Veronica (Henry), 75, Gettysburg, passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021, surrounded by her family at Transitions Healthcare, Gettysburg. Born September 25, 1945, Shirleysburg, daughter of the late Melvin Clair and Dorothy Arlene (Booher) Henry. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Samuel C. Hicks, who passed away February 18, 2006; sisters, Donna McElrath, Sharon Welch and Nancy Chilcote; brothers, Thomas Henry and Richard “Skeeter” Hicks. Survived by children, Donald L. Hicks, Gettysburg; Michelle (Hicks) Stoner and husband, Kenneth, Gettysburg; Douglas Knisely and wife, Jen, Orlando; grandchildren, Joshua Stoner, Kanyon Crutcher, and great-granddaughter, Anastasia, all of Gettysburg; Siblings, Dianna Snyder and husband, Donald, Mount Union; and Ruth “Penny” Homolash and husband, Thomas, Carlisle. Joanna worked for Green Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation in Gettysburg for over 20 years starting as a Nursing Assistant and ending as the Director of the Share and Care Adult Day Care. After retirement she and her husband enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends. Joanna recently spent her days attending the very program she once was director of. She was an avid Scrabble and card player. Joanna enjoyed trivia and game shows. She loved to spend time with her family and friends and be outside watching hummingbirds and other wildlife. Joanna liked to spend time with her cat, Buckey, and other family cats, JiJi and JoPa. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon at the funeral home, Joseph Barrett, officiant. Interment to follow at Haven Rest Memorial Park, Shirleysburg. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Transitions Healthcare Activities Department, 595 Biglerville Road Gettysburg, PA 17325. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.