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Mrs. Janice Laverne Beauchamp Hicks, 91, of Advance, passed away at her home on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022.

She was born April 27, 1931 in Forsyth County to Roy Charles Beauchamp Sr. and Anna Elizabeth Rights Beauchamp. She was the last living Charter Member of Redland Church, IPHC. Laverne loved baking, knitting and sewing.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Richard Goodman Hicks; a daughter, Tamala Gale Hicks; 2 sisters, Elsie Whitaker and Sue Ellis; and a brother, Roy Beauchamp Jr.

Surviving are: her children, Susan Hicks and Richard Hicks and wife Joy; a granddaughter, Tabatha Walker and husband Kendall; a great-granddaughter, Kai Walker; a sister, Betty Grey Pardue and husband David; a special caregiver, Mary Evans; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11  a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Redland Church, IPHC with Pastor David Richardson, Pastor Joel K. Boyles and Pastor Jonathan Hill officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Trellis Supportive Care.

Online condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.