Marian "Sandra" Hidle

Hicks

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Her unwavering faith and devotion to her family were the cornerstones of her life, and the love she gave will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Mrs. Marian Sandra Hidle Hicks, of Slocomb, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Southeast Health. She was 87 years old.

A service celebrating Sandra’s remarkable life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026 in the chapel of Sorrells Funeral Home in Slocomb with Rev. Johnny Strickland officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, it was Sandra’s wish that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the local chapter of the American Diabetes Association, 206 W Troy Street, Dothan, AL 36303.

Sandra was born on November 10, 1939, in Geneva County to the late Bryant Harden and Margaret Ward Hidle. The oldest of eight children, she lovingly helped raise her younger brothers and sisters, who affectionately knew her as “Sister.” This early devotion to family would remain a defining part of her life. She met the love of her life, Wendal Davis Hicks, and together they built a family and raised six children. Although life was not always easy, Sandra faced its challenges with strength and perseverance, always placing the needs of her family before her own. She worked in the deli department at Slocomb Market for many years before retiring, where she was known for her kindness and warm spirit. Those who knew Sandra will especially remember her wonderful hugs and the love she so freely shared. Above all else, Sandra was a devoted servant of Christ. She lived her faith each day, exemplifying the love of her Savior through grace, humility, and compassion. Her unwavering faith and devotion to her family were the cornerstones of her life, and the love she gave will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wendal Davis Hicks, Sr.; her daughter, Sandra Darlene Hicks Kirkland; her son, Wendal David Hicks, Jr.; and her brother, Don Hidle.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Amy Katherine Ashmore, Phillip Allen Hicks, Jimmy Bryant Hicks (Rhonda), and Michelle Renee Wheaton (Francis); fourteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and her siblings: Ann Harris (Roy), Delores Killian (Jerry), Susan Dillard (Phillip), Mary Fugate, Dennis Hidle (Maryann), and Tim Hidle (Linda); sister-in-law, Barbara Hidle. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Sandra’s life was a beautiful testament to faith, family, perseverance, and unconditional love. Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy will live on through the many lives she touched and the generations of family who will forever carry her love in their hearts.