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Janet Barber Hicks

3/16/2021

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Janet Hermione Barber ​Hicks, age 66, passed on March 15, 2021 in Columbus, Georgia at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Eastview Cemetery, 802 Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Janet  Hermione Barber Hicks was born July 1, 1954, to the late Lillie Pearl Barber. Janet was the youngest of three children.  One brother preceded her in death, Clifford E. Barber.  Janet acquired her education in the public school system of Sumter County in Americus, Georgia. Janet graduated with honors from Americus High School in 1972.  She continued to pursue her education at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, Georgia.  Janet graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Mathematics.  Janet accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and joined Saint Mary Catholic Church in Americus, Georgia, and later attended South Columbus United Methodist Church in Columbus, Georgia.  Janet began her passion as a math teacher at Staley Junior High School.  She later taught math at Americus High School and taught math in Talbotton, Georgia.  Janet decided to make Columbus, Georgia, her home, and it was there she taught for many years and retired from the Muscogee School System teaching at Shaw, Northside, and Kendrick High Schools. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Eddie Kenneth Hicks.

Janet's many accomplishments and awards include the Silver Key Society in 1974 and 1975, the Georgia Southwestern College Kaleidoscope, and Who’s Who Among Students.

On March 15, 2021, Janet Barber Hicks came to the sunset of her life in the lovely surroundings of her family in Columbus, Georgia.  Those who were there with her bided her goodbye, and the angels around her welcomed her to her heavenly home.

She leaves special memories to her beloved brother, Mr. Robert B. Barber (Vernetta) Atlanta, Georgia; a host of nieces and nephews including, Rachelle Daniels (David), Americus, Georgia, Delicia Barber, Atlanta, Georgia,  Ramon Boone (Yasuko), Atlanta, Georgia,  Felicia Barber (Aaron Williams)  of Atlanta, Georgia, and Warrick Barber of Bel-Glade, Florida,  Carolyn Boddy, Curtis Boddy, Columbus, Georgia; and eleven great-grand nieces and great grandnephews.

Her fond memories include her friends, co-workers: Annie Pashal, Vanessa Furlow, Beulah Ross, Leola Carter, Maude Russell, Joyce King, and Mary Carter.  Her extended family, The Hicks of Plains, Georgia, special neighbors and friend Frank Pride and the Highridge Community of Columbus, Georgia.

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Anne Jackson
3/18/2021 09:48:54 pm

My Sympathy goes out to the family...So Sorry for your loss..All my Prayers goes out to the Family....

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Maude Russell
3/18/2021 09:53:01 pm

Robert and family, please know you are in our thoughts and in our hearts. We will miss Janet and the many daily conversations.

Elder J.L. Raven and Family --Americus, Ga.

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Yolunda L. Hopps
3/19/2021 08:11:10 am

Ms. Barber was more than just one of my favorite teachers, she was like family to us. She & my mother shared an extremely close bond & she will always be loved & missed! Prayers for her family & friends as her spirit finds its way to the heavenly halls of her ancestors!

Love always,

Lynette, Trelanie, Tory, Reggie & Ryan

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Gwen Westbrook-Hall
3/19/2021 10:38:23 am

I am saddened to learn of Ms. Barber's (Hicks) passing. She was the best Algebra teacher while I attended High school in Americus, GA and she made Algebra so easy to comprehend. She always displayed a gentle and compassionate heart towards the students which she taught. She was willing to give of her time and energy to assist any student that was willing to learn. I remember her as one of the greatest educators and there are not many like her even today. I extend my prayers and deepest sympathy to her family. Rest in Peace Ms. Barber, In Christ's Love, Your former Student, Gwen Westbrook-Hall

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Katrina Waymon
3/19/2021 02:19:41 pm

Mrs. Barber taught me math at Americus High my freshman year. I learned so much from her. She was special in so many ways. She was always willing to help you and listen if you needed someone to talk too. I have fond memories of being in her class. I always wondered where she went after she left Americus High School. Wish I could have kept in touch with her.
Sleep in peace Mrs. Barber 💗

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Sharon Lenette Terry
3/19/2021 02:58:04 pm

Mrs. Barber was my Math teacher at Americus High School. She was one of my favorites. My condolences to her family, friends, and former students.

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Robert Williams
3/19/2021 03:35:46 pm

My deepest condolences sorry for your loss praying for you and your family

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Robert Williams
3/19/2021 03:59:20 pm

My deepest condolences sorry for your loss I will miss my friend

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Ernest Davis, Jr.
3/19/2021 04:58:16 pm

Praying God's comfort and strength for the family...

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It's Jones
3/19/2021 06:45:13 pm

Sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady. She will be missed. RIH🙏😪

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Elizabeth Joyce Robinson
3/19/2021 07:39:13 pm

Always thought she was a gentle spirit and a great educator. Praying for the Strength, Peace and Comfort of her family, friends and associates.

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Elizabeth Marshall
3/19/2021 08:57:16 pm

Ms Janet was a kind lady and a great teacher who her students loved. RIP Sister-in-law.

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The Coley Family
4/3/2021 07:14:24 pm

Robert and all the family, we are so sorry to hear that you lost Janet. May the family find strength in each other and the Almighty God.

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Angela Westbrook Foster
4/25/2021 10:55:54 am

My sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Janet Barber Hicks. I will never forget after moving to Americus during my freshman year of High School whereby Mrs. Barber (Hicks) became the best Algebra teacher I had ever had. Mrs. Barber’s excellent skills in teaching Algebra resulted in me becoming an “A” student. Rest In Peace Mrs. Janet Barber Hicks! I can imagine her in Heaven doing what she did best “Teaching” Math/Algebra to my dear grandson, Caiden, and all the children one day.
Much Love!

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Carla Reddick
4/27/2021 12:00:05 pm

I am so saddened to hear of Ms. Barber’s passing. She was a teacher who encouraged and empowered me at AHS because math was not my strong suit. Prayers of comfort and peace for her family.

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