Louise Kathryn Hickox, age 99, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday evening, February 23, 2025, at her home.

She was born January 26, 1926, in Xenia, the daughter of Ralph and Myrtle (Burgess) Henson.  She had been married to Roy Waggoner, James Clark, and Lee Hickox.

Louise had done upholstery work, sewing, and quilting out of her home in Xenia.  She enjoyed raising flowers, fishing, watching the hummingbirds at her feeders, and caring for her nieces and nephews over the years.  She was a member of the Flora Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her brother: Bobbie (Wanda) Henson of Escondido, California; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and great-great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in passing by her parents; her 3 husbands; and her siblings: Gerome (Nora) Henson, Howard (Esther) Henson, Edwin (Norma) Henson, and Shelba (Buddy) Fatheree.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February  28, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Steve Prather officiating.  Interment will follow in Henson Cemetery.  A visitation will be held from 1 until 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are suggested to either Flora Assembly of God Church or Clay County Hospice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com