Betty Pope Hicks

Betty Pope Hicks, 84, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. A graveside committal service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2026 in Westview Cemetery, with Reverend Randy Adams officiating. 

Betty was born in Wrightsville, Georgia, on November 3, 1941, to the late Thurman Lucian Pope and Ermie Stewart Pope. She was a 1959 graduate of Wrightsville High School. Betty dedicated more than 30 years of service to the Monroe County Board of Education, where she held multiple positions throughout her career.

Betty was a faithful member of Russellville Baptist Church. She loved to read and, most of all, cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Betty will be lovingly remembered by her son, Andy Hicks (Leslie) of St. Simons Island, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Carla Hicks of Forsyth, Georgia; grandchildren: Christina Fishback (Daniel) of Forsyth, Georgia, Shelby A. Hicks of Little Cumberland Island, Georgia, Frances Hicks (Cameron) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Genny Hicks of New York City; great grandchildren: Madilynn and Bailey Fishback; sister, Jean Bolt of Rome, Georgia; and sister-in-law, Lynn Pope of Wrightsville, Georgia.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her son, William Bradford “Brad” Hicks, and brother, T.L. Pope, Jr. of Wrightsville, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Russellville Baptist Church, 111 Russellville Rd, Forsyth, GA 31029.

Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory/Wrightsville Chapel has charge of the arrangements.