Our beloved, Barbara Fay (Brust) Hicks went home to be with the Lord at 84 years of age. At the time of her passing, she was living in Willard, Missouri and passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Barbara was born at home on Lynn Street near Grant Beach Park in Springfield, MO on February 23, 1940, to John William and Mildred Arlee Brust (Mizell). She had one brother, Donald Lee Brust, who was four years older, and one sister, Linda Alice Troncosa (Brust), who was 12 years younger. At the age of three, the family (then a family of four) moved to California where she attended public school in South Gate, California. On January 23, 1960, she married Robert Edgar Hicks whom she had only met three weeks prior, but it was love at first sight. After many years of working various jobs and raising her family, she went back to school and received her diploma to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She was married 62 years to her beloved husband, "Bob" until his passing on January 29, 2022.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Trudy Louise Mefford (husband-Curtis) and Sherry Lynn Caldera (husband-Jorge); 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. In addition, she leaves behind a countless number of in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, and many, many friends.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edgar Hicks; one grandson, Michael Shawn Moore; both of her parents, John William Brust and Mildred Arlee Brust (Mizell) and both of her siblings, Donald Lee Brust and Linda Alice Troncosa (Brust).

Visitations and Funeral Service will be held at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte: 4500 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield MO 65804 at the following times. There will be two visitations, Monday, April 29, 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm, and Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:00am to 1100am. with the Funeral Service to begin PROMPTLY at 11:00am with Pastor John English officiating. Immediately following at 12:30pm, there will be a procession to the cemetery and final farewell at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at 5201 S. Southwood Rd. Springfield, MO. 65804.

On behalf of our parents, my sister and I, and the entire family, we would like to thank everyone for all the comfort and support you have provided during this time. Your words have been so kind. For those who sent flowers, provided meals, made donations, sat with us in our time of need, traveled from across the country to be with us, etc., we are so appreciative of your love and generosity. Thank you for caring so much about her and our family. Finally, thank you for the stories and memories you shared. They truly helped our family and highlighted what a special person she was. May the Lord bless each of you in an incredibly unique way!

Online condolences may be made at klingnerfuneralhome.com.