Ida A. Wicks

Ida Aileen “Mickey” Hughes Wicks, age 83, of Muskogee, Oklahoma went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2015. She was surrounded in love by her children and grandchildren. Aileen was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on March 7, 1931 to Mamie Mae Hughes, and raised by her stepfather, John H. Hughes. Aileen grew up in Muskogee where attended school at Sally Brown. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Muskogee where she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized. On October 5, 1957, Aileen married James E. Wicks in Muskogee. This year they would have celebrated 58 years of marriage together. From 1959-1980, Aileen “Mickey” worked at Brockway Glass Company in Muskogee. Some of her friends and coworkers quickly gave her the nickname of “Red” because of her striking red hair and a beautiful smile with red lipstick. She took much pride in her work at Brockway, even when she pulled double shifts. Aileen also enjoyed being on the bowling league for Brockway, she wore that white bowling shirt proudly. Her family was her passion and delight. It was easy to fall in love with her because of her sweet and kind spirit. Aileen was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Bonnie Wheeler, Johnnie Mae Mathews; husband, James E. Wicks; father and mother-in-law, Uless and Margie Wicks. She is survived by her children, Ron Potts and wife Christine of Bixby, Brenda Bird and husband Steve of Oklahoma City, Constance Potts of Tulsa, Judy Deerinwater and husband Randy of Muskogee, Margie Rousselot and husband Wade of Okay, Shane Wicks and wife Tammie of Broken Arrow; grandchildren, Kelly Potts of Lawton, Jack and Candice Bird of Oklahoma City, Richard Potts of Tulsa, Lelia Rousselot of Okay, Chasidy Wicks of El Paso, TX, Darby Wicks, Braiden Pratt, Justin Wicks, all of Muskogee, Zach Parker of Broken Arrow, and Harley Parker of Denver, CO; great grandchildren, Austin Dean Bird Roberts, Mason Cole Roberts, Blake Bird Bradley, and Gage Bradley; her special niece, Terry Van Cleave that was born on her birthday. She was blessed with many more special nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other family members, and many friends over her 83 years. We thank God for blessing us with our Mother, Momma, and Ma! She was loved by many and will be truly missed.

Ida A. Wicks

March 7, 1931 - January 18, 2015