A Warrior’s Fight Ends, But Her Light Lives On
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Denise Overby Hicks, of Clarksville, Virginia, who departed this life after a courageous and unrelenting battle with stage 4 metastatic ovarian cancer. For nearly three years, Denise fought with strength, grace, and determination—qualities that defined her long before her diagnosis. Her journey, marked by pain, perseverance, and unwavering faith, came to a peaceful end, but her legacy will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Denise’s strength in the face of terminal illness was nothing short of heroic. Through grueling treatments, endless appointments, and days of unimaginable pain, she remained a pillar of hope for her family. She smiled when it was hardest to, and she gave comfort when she was the one who needed it most. Her resilience wasn’t just physical—it was spiritual. She never let the illness define her; instead, she chose to live every day with purpose and love.
A Heart That Loved Fiercely and Gave Freely
Denise was more than a mother, sister, or friend—she was the glue that held many lives together. She raised three beautiful children, instilling in them the same strength, generosity, and integrity that she lived by. Her love for her family was boundless, and her door was always open to those in need—whether it was a warm meal, a kind word, or a listening ear.
She was the kind of woman who never turned away someone in need. If she saw a problem, she found a way to help. Her selflessness touched countless lives in the Clarksville community. Whether it was volunteering her time, offering support to other cancer patients, or simply showing up for someone going through a hard time, Denise led with her heart in everything she did.
Even during her most difficult days, she remained a source of strength and positivity for others. That was Denise—always thinking of others before herself, always shining light in the darkest places.
A Community in Mourning, A Legacy of Compassion
The loss of Denise Overby Hicks has sent waves of grief through her family, friends, and the community she so selflessly served. Her absence is felt not just in her home, but in every heart she touched with her kindness and unwavering faith. While her physical presence is gone, her spirit remains alive in the lives she impacted, the family she nurtured, and the love she gave without condition.
Her family now faces the unthinkable—life without the woman who gave them everything. In this time of mourning, they ask for your continued thoughts and prayers as they navigate a world made dimmer by her absence.
Denise, your fight is over, but your legacy of love, courage, and compassion will never be forgotten. Rest now, in the peace you so deeply deserve.
