ROSA (ROSIE) L. HICKS, 91, of Punta Gorda, Florida and formerly of
Gainesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully Sat., Nov. 29, 2008 at Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Punta Gorda.

She was born December 21, 1916 in Whitleyville, Tennessee and moved to
Punta Gorda in July 2008. Rosie was a lifelong resident of Gainesboro and a member
of the Whitleyville Church of Christ who enjoyed going to the Senior Center. She was
a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother who will
be missed by all who knew her.

Survived by two daughters, Georgia L. Wryals of Immokalee, FL and
Linda J. Taylor of Felda, FL; a son, Ronnie W. Hicks of Whitleyville, TN;
13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held today, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 from 10:00 AM to
11:00 AM at Roberson Funeral Home Punta Gorda Chapel followed by funeral
services at 11:00 AM. Rev. Douglas H. Zipperer of the Port Charlotte United
Methodist Church will officiate. Further services and interment will be held in Gainesboro, TN.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the guest book and
extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Punta
Gorda Chapel.