Audrus S. Hicks joined her dear husband, Alton, on May 1, 2022 surrounded by family, God having blessed her with ninety eight wonderful years.

She was born in Cummings, Kansas on January 13, 1924, the daughter of a farmer and businessman. She demonstrated in death the grace and strength she always showed in her life. Her love, kindness, and generosity for her family, her friends and all the staff at Sunnyside Gardens characterized her life. All who knew her, especially her family, will miss her greatly. She is survived by her daughters Linda and Carole, Linda's husband Kenneth and her grandchildren Megan and Christopher and daughter-in-law Noelle.

Audrus grew up on a farm and could milk a cow, drive a tractor as well as sew, cook and can. She and her mom took items they had sewn and chickens they had dressed to Atchison to sell. They were also known to sing duets at the Cummings Methodist Church. However the farming life was not for her, and she left Kansas shortly after high school to work at the Pentagon in the payroll department. She met her future husband, a Marine, on a train during WWII and they were married three months later. She and Alton shared a wonderful life together for 64 years. She would often remark about how lucky she was.

She was a homemaker, bookkeeper, and loved bridge and golf, excelling at both. She loved to talk about her hole in one at Moffett Field, it brought her such delight. She was so industrious, sewing items like clothes, curtains and everything in between. It seemed there was nothing she could not do. She always kept busy and volunteered counting money for the Sunnyvale Presbyterian church for many years as well as working and doing bookkeeping for the Moffett Field museum. She and Alton traveled to most every state in the USA and some places abroad. She loved having parties and showing hospitality to everyone, especially family, friends and her children's friends as well. Audrus was invested in caring for her grandchildren who grew up three miles away. She and Alton never missed a game, dance recital, graduation or birthday. Audrus will always be remembered for her generosity, kindness, ready smile and sweet laugh.

A memorial service will take place at 10 am on Friday May 27th at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church. The interment will take place at 11:30 am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sunnyside Gardens, 1025 Carson Dr. Sunnyvale, Ca. 94086 or to the American Cancer Society.