Margaret Jane Hicks, age 75, passed away in Livingston, Texas, on May 16, 2014, after her battle with cancer. Margaret was born on July 26, 1938 to Michael Cashatt and Nadine (Hollingsworth) Cashatt in Breckenridge, Missouri.
Margaret is preceded in death by her father and mother, Michael and Nadine Cashatt; son, Terry Dwayne Hicks; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Linda Hicks.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Marvin of Livingston, Texas; son Toby Dale Hicks of Livingston, Texas; special friend to the family and Toby, Brenda Ducett of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Sandra Ann Hicks of Keithville, Louisiana; special friend to the family and Sandy, Sondra Kaye Smith Lawrence of Keithville, Louisiana; granddaughters, Jessica Lena Hicks of College Station, Texas, Alexandra Dale Hicks of Livingston, Texas; brother, Walter Cashatt and wife Wilda of Independence, Missouri; sister, Vonnie Narr and husband, Ronnie of Meadville, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Bobby Hicks and wife, Dorothy, of Independence, Missouri, Fred Hicks and wife, Pat of Edmond, Oklahoma; niece Monica Palmer and husband Johnny of Meadville, Missouri; niece Donna Crist and husband, Don of Independence, Missouri; nephew, Duane Hicks and wife, Julie of Independence, Missouri; niece, Beverly Thomas and husband Brent of Tomball, Texas, niece, Stacy Hagman and husband Todd of Louisville, Kentucky, nephew Mark Hicks and wife Nichole of Indianapolis, Indiana; along with numerous great nieces and nephews. Also a very special thank you to Keri Hicks for her time and love in Margaret's caregiving.

Margaret grew up in Breckenridge, Missouri where her dad worked for Burlington Railroad most of his life and her stay – at – home mom raised Margaret and her siblings. Margaret was an avid basketball player and a very popular cheerleader. She attended Girl's State her senior year and graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1956. In 1960, Margaret was employed by a telephone co-op and at the age of 23, she became the head bookkeeper of the co-op. In 1963, Marvin and Margaret were married and Marvin gained a wonderful addition to his marriage with Margaret, a son, Terry Dwayne Hicks. Terry would later serve for several years as a Fire Chief of the Scenic Loop Fire Department of Lake Livingston, Texas. In 1966, before leaving Breckenridge, Margaret and Marvin became the proud parents of Toby Dale Hicks. They packed up their family and moved to Hartdale, Missouri, and in 1968, Margaret gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Sandy Ann. Margaret worked for a local hospital and became the assistant administrator.

In 1973, again the Hicks packed up their family and made one final move to the great state of Texas and the beautiful East Texas country surrounding Lake Livingston. Marvin and Margaret took over the management of the Lake Livingston Telephone Company and shortly after purchased the Telephony Company. In 1997, they sold Lake Livingston Telephone Company and retired to the Reata Ranch in the western Polk County where they enjoyed country living, riding horses, participating with their many Wagon 7 friends on the Salt Grass Trail Ride and the Rancher's Ride. Marvin and Margaret rode the Salt Grass Trail every day come sunshine or rain and spent many evenings with friends and family gathered around a fire sharing stories and laughter.

Eventually, they "un-retired" to manage their business, Eastex Security. Margaret enjoyed the challenge of helping to grow the many facets of their business. Margaret was very much involved in operating Eastex Security until the very end. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Livingston and was very active in MYF when her children were very young. Margaret was also involved with her husband Marvin in many community activities. Margaret's friendships not only touched the 4 corners of Polk County, but also the many friends in the great state of Texas and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Wagon7, Ranchers Ride, and the friends of her family of the elite Texas cowboy organization, Tejas Vaqueros.

Pallbearers are James Bergman, Shannon Carter, Bubba Clifton, Steve Heizer, Larry Hill, Brent Hunter, Craig Jones, Malcolm Jones, Eddie Martin, Gary Don Murphy, Joey Pedigo, Phil Smith, and Johnny Van Matre.

In lieu of flowers donations to be made to the Methodist Youth Fellowship.