Karen Sue Hicks passed away peacefully on Sunday January 31, 2021 at the age of 61. Karen was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Gretna, Louisiana since 1963. Beloved daughter of the late Doris Massey Hicks and Norvie Lee Hicks. Survived by sisters Lauren Hicks Tsecouras (Mike) of Carrollton Texas and Robin Hicks Schwehm (Steve) of New Orleans, Louisiana. Aunt of Julie Tsecouras, Andrew Schwehm, and Benjamin Schwehm.
Karen attended John Ehret School, UNO, and Delgado Community College. She enjoyed a 30 year plus career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and worked at various hospitals in the Greater New Orleans area. She made many life-long friends during her professional career. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She shared her father’s love for cooking and especially liked baking desserts for the family holiday meals. She had a great love for animals and caring for others in need of all ages. She had a very generous heart and was kind and gentle. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday February 5, 2021 from 9:30AM till 11:00AM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.