Octavia Joyce Hicks-Freeman
10/26/1963 – 12/09/2021
Obituary for Octavia Joyce Hicks-Freeman
Octavia Joyce Hicks Freeman
Octavia Joyce Hicks-Freeman born October 26, 1963 in Knoxville; TN, entered into eternal rest Thursday December 9, 2021at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Octavia loved fashions, make-up, and home décor. She spent countless hours researching beauty tips and fashions and loved to include you in all the tips. Member of the Austin-East Class of 1981.
Preceded in death by parents: Paul and Peggy Hicks; son: George LaPaul Freeman, II; sisters: Diane Hicks Williams and Pauline Hicks Martin of Columbus Ohio; special friend, Sophronia Favors.
She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Amber Freeman; sister, best friend, and Caregiver: Julia Hicks Ball; grandchildren: Shamyraih, Sanaa, and Maurice Essie, III, and Octavia Joyce Hicks-Freeman born October 26, 1963 in Knoxville; TN, entered into eternal rest Thursday December 9, 2021at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Octavia loved fashions, make-up, and home décor. She spent countless hours researching beauty tips and fashions and loved to include you in all the tips. Member of the Austin-East Class of 1981.
Preceded in death by parents: Paul and Peggy Hicks; son: George LaPaul Freeman, II; sisters: Diane Hicks Williams and Pauline Hicks Martin of Columbus Ohio; special friend, Sophronia Favors.
She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Amber Freeman; sister, best friend, and Caregiver: Julia Hicks Ball; grandchildren: Shamyraih, Sanaa, and Maurice Essie, III, and Aiyana Freeman of Knoxville; brother, Michael (Jackie) Hicks of Columbus Ohio; brother-in-law: Michael Williams of Columbus, Ohio; aunts: Deborah Hicks King and Pearl (David) Marion of Knoxville; devoted niece: Jaylyn Ball; devoted nephew: Ventonio (Ashley) Foster of Knoxville, Ray (Terry) Calloway, Shawn Calloway, Angela Redd, and Qiana Turner all of Columbus, Ohio; special cousins: Angie Bowden and Sheryl Prater Carter. Special Friends: Stanley and Kaye Madden, Ebony Madden, Malia Lawson, Diane Fox, Rhonda Teasley, Grace Geter, Velta Larkin, Mark Manuel, and Porchell Grant.
Special Thanks to Dr. Kenneth Cofer, and the fine staff at Thompson Cancer Oncology Group, Covenant Home Health and Hospice Group, and Diane Knights at Primary Care of Tennessee.
Family will receive friends, 11:00a.m.- 12:00 noon Saturday, December 18, 2021 Funeral service, 12:00 noon, at Jarnigan & Son Mortuary, Elder Wilma Scott Eulogist, Elder Frankie Slay Officiating.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
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Receiving of Friends
Saturday, December 18, 2021
11:00a.m.- 12:00 noon
Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
2823 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
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Saturday, December 18, 2021
12:00 noon
Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
2823 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914
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My condolences to the family for the passing of Octavia. A very sweet,loving and beautiful classmate/friend. May God strengthen each one of you during this time.
My condolences to the family of the passing away of Octavia. Octavia was a woman who knew Christ Jesus and pressed on to become more and more like Christ Jesus. She had such a beautiful smile that would light up a dark room. Always willing to assist and help anyone she could. I will miss her lovely voice of praise as she could sing you stupid at any given time. Julia and family remember to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of Christ Jesus. Octavia has fought a good fight, has kept the faith and is now gone on to receive her just reward. May the loving memories of Octavia be of great comfort unto you. Weeping may endure for the night, but joy commit in the morning. Look to the hills from which commit our help, our help commit from the Lord. My prayers are with the family during this time in their lives. We will see Octavia again in that sweet by and by where every day will be just like Sunday and Sabbath will have no end.
23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy and may the PEACE of GOD that surpasses ALL understanding bring comfort to ALL now and forevermore. Treasure the memories of your love ones in your hearts forever. Continual prayers for ALL.
Rest in peace, Octavia. You had such a sweet spirit and beautiful smile. I will miss you so much dear cousin. My deepest heartfelt condolences to her daughter, Amber, grandchildren and sister, Julia, keep her memories in your heart and she will always be with you. May God comfort you at this time and all times.
Jamesetta Shipe
Oak Ridge, TN
Rest in Peace Octavia, a beautiful spirit and Smile. May God Bless your family.
My thoughts and prayers are going out to amber and the kids the and Julia. Octavia was a person with the sweet soul and every time I see her she left me with a smile. 1 of the original (Burlington lights) m)You always carry Octavia in your heart that way she always be apart.
I never met this lovely lady, but I wanted to share my sincere sympathies at her passing.
I had a new granddaughter born last night, 12/17/21 at 7:47 pm. I googled the name my daughter gave her “Octavia” and your precious Octavia’s service notice was at the top of the search results. I have coped with two cancer diagnosis myself, so I can imagine your beloved Octavia’s journey. I’m praying your dear Octavia is resting peacefully in her reward. Whenever I look at my granddaughter, I will think of the stranger whose name she shares. ♥️
To all the Hicks, Freeman Family You Have My Sympathy