Andrew Sherman Hicks

Andrew married Louisa Viola Holtsclaw on 4 May 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Louisa was born on 28 Feb 1883 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 8 Mar 1933 in Lucas County, , , Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, , Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Betsy E. Davis on 29 Sep 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Betsy was born about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Earl was born in North Carolina to a well educated mother who was related to Ben Franklin ( one of the founders of the United States of America) and a circuit preacher. He found life with his father unbearable and so by the age of 12 years old Earl had left home and began his working life. Some of the jobs that Earl had included being a pilot, truck driver/ owner, and a tool and die maker. His greatest goal in life was to own a farm and be a farmer. A dream he would never achieve.

Though Earl had left home at a young age he was well educated attending night school when money and time allowed.

Earl was in Florida, staying with his eldest son, when he experienced a massive CVA. Though old his body was strong and he lingered in the hospital for several days before succumbing to the brain damage. He and his beloved wife Mary would die just 14 days shy of one year apart.

Sylvia married Charlie N. Sheets on 9 Jul 1949 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Charlie (son of Benjamin H. Sheets and Lula Greer) was born about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Apr 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Cherry Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lula Faye "Pansy" Sheets Carver was born in Johnson City, TN on April 7, 1950. She entered Heaven's gates on February 2, 2019.

Pansy's faith carried her through life and all the trials and tribulations it had to offer. She gained her strength from the Lord.

A loving mother, mamaw, sister and friend. Pansy spent many years living in the country, working side by side with her family on their farm. She showed tremendous strength and instilled these qualities in her children during long days spent in the tobacco and hay fields.

She was a selfless, loving mother and mamaw who sacrificed everything for family. She had a passion for gardening, canning, and cooking. Many people knew her from Gage's Market and the Buc Store in Boone's Creek where she worked for many years.

Pansy adored her grandchildren and spent countless hours loving them. She will be missed terribly by her family and friends, but leaves a legacy of love for all that knew her.

The family would like to thank the staff at Franklin Woods Community Hospital for always caring for our Mom with love and respect.

Pansy was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Sylvia Hicks Sheets.

She is survived by her son, Tim Carver; three daughters, Debra Barkley, Angela Hale, and Connie Carver; a daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Michael Mounts; a brother and sister-in-law, Buddy and Mick Sheets; a sister and brother-in-law, Lori and Mike Casteel; a sister and brother-in-law, Pennie and Lonnie Watts; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

The Carver family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home in the Dogwood Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Morris-Baker Funeral Home in the Dogwood Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Vic Young. A committal service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Washington County Memory Gardens. Family and friends who wish to be part of the procession should arrive at Morris-Baker Funeral Home by 10:15 am. All others should gather at the cemetery by 10:50 am.

Active pallbearers will be Pansy's grandsons, Austin Carver, Andrew Carver, Josh Carver, Jeremy Clark, Michael Carver, Lee Mounts, and Phillip Mounts. Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters, Kiersten Barkley, Callie Barkley, Kattie Lowe, Kassie Lowe, and Alyshea Hale.