Elaine Stanton Hicks

Elaine Stanton-Hicks

Age 66, of Valois, NY, passed away May 8, 2023 after a battle with cancer.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held Saturday (May 13) at 11:00am  the Valois-Logan-Hector Fire Company, 5736 NY-414, Hector, NY.  A reception will follow.

She is survived by her husband Michael Hicks; son George (Tracy) Hemphill; mother Janet George; brothers and sisters, Richard (Sue) Stanton of Prattsburg, Susan Stanton of Avon; Michelle Wrightman of Hornell, and Lorie Mosbacher of Wayland; two grandchildren, Chandler Hopkins and Reagan Johnson; brothers-in-law, Joe Hicks of Hornell, Tim (Yvonne) Hicks of Clark Mills, NY; and many nieces and nephews.

Elaine was born on June 27, 1956, in North Hornell, NY the daughter of Ronald and Janet Stanton.  She honorably served in the United States Army.  Elaine served as a long-time member, volunteer, treasurer and board member of the Valois-Logan Hector Fire Company.  She was also a member and past-president of the former Schuyler County Fireman’s Association; and attended the Hector Presbyterian Church.  She worked and retired from Cornell University as a HVAC Engineer.  Elaines many joys included being a surrogate mother to all the children in the neighborhood, her horses, and playing at the casinos. 

You may leave a memory of condolence for the family in her obituary at www.RoyceChedzoy.com.  Arrangements with Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home.