Dolores Ruth Wicks
Dolores Ruth Wicks, (nee Rasp) passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughter. Dolores ‘Dee’ as her friends knew her was 94 years old. She was born on 10/2/1930 in East St. Louis, IL., where she grew up until she moved to St. Louis, MO.
Dee worked 30 years at Southwestern Bell where she retired with many accolades. Dee also worked several years at the YMCA where she was loved and adored by members and staff. She resigned from the YMCA to take care of her ailing mother, Barbara Maryland, (nee River).
Dee is preceded in death by her husband James Howard Hurt, William Wicks, and her sons James Charles Hurt and Randy Walter Hurt.
She is survived by her son John Cook (Geri), and daughters Candis Sanna (Charles Shipman) and Kimberly Hurt. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, John Cook (Simeen), Barak Cook (Dawn), Jimmy Hurt (Ashley), Christopher Sanna, Randy Hurt Jr., Matthew Cook, Penny Hurt, Steven Hurt, Tracy Thomas (Gary), David Hurt, Matthew Sanna, Nicholas Sanna (Casey) Joseph Sanna (Annie), Lauren Robinson (Justin), Jeremy Hurt (Paula), James Cook, Jason Cook, Amanda Cook, Emily Gray, Rob Gray and many great grandchildren.
Dee, beloved by so many who appreciated her wit and charm, loved to dance, play games (especially UNO) and spend time with her friends and family.
To know her was to love her, and she will be missed by many. The last several months she lived at Cedarhurst assisted living. She had so many friends who called her family. It was a blessing to have her spent the last three weeks at her daughter’s home while in hospice. Most importantly, Mom would hug everyone she met. She talked to her children every day sometimes multiple times. She encouraged everyone to love each other.
A memorial service is scheduled for January 24, at St. Louis Cremation, 2135 Chouteau from 2-5PM.
This was my mom I can’t even put into words What a wonderful person she was. She was there for me for everything I ever needed. If I had any problems, concerns, illnesses all I did was call her and I felt better. She had so many friends and family that she was loved and appreciated for everything she did for them. So many Cedarhurst resident called her family and still ask about her every day. I can’t imagine life without her. My children loved her so much and she loved them she was a special great grandmother as well. I loved and appreciated this wonderful person thank God that we had her for 94 years. I can’t imagine life without her but I have many happy memories and I know she is watching over us
I enjoyed her company, it has been a long time. I remember going out with her and her husband and Marlene. So sorry to hear about her passing away. You have my condolences.
Sincerely, Joy Simon