Marcia Ann Renne Hickenbottom

The world lost a dearly loved soul, Marcia Ann Renne Hickenbottom, age 66 on Nov. 28, 2016. Marcia passed away at home in Joplin, MO, surrounded by her loved ones. She began life's journey August 25, 1950, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of William and Bonnie Renne, and grew up in the Kansas City area, where she lived until her marriage to Jerry Hickenbottom in 2002.

In her 43-year banking career, she made many lifelong friends of both co-workers and customers. She started as a bookkeeper and worked her way up through the ranks and was admired for her honesty and ethics. She raised two great children, basically on her own and lived her life with quick wit, humor, and compassion for others and for animals. Whether biking across Missouri (or Italy), laughing with her many friends, or fishing in Canada, she embraced life. Her seven grandchildren loved and adored her dearly.

Her father and a brother, R. Michael Renne, preceded her in death. Those dedicated to carrying on her memory include her husband, Jerry, daughter, Amy Alaiwat of Kansas City, son, Joey (Amy) Reardon of Council Grove, KS, seven grandchildren, brother, Billy (Allie) Renne of Climax Springs, MO, her mother, Bonnie Dickens of Kansas City, and extended family and friends.

A memorial visitation will be 12-2:00 pm with a memorial service at 2:00 pm, Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Amos Family Funeral Home, Shawnee, KS. Inurnment will be in the Resurrection Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in Joplin at a time and place yet to be determined. This celebration will be published in the Joplin Globe as well as Marcia's Facebook account.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations go to ALS Association or the Joplin Humane Society.