Marva Hicks shares her adventures and her wisdom

Photo by Chris Docter Marva stands proudly by her raised flower beds. Even now, she doesn’t spend much time sitting still.
Photo by Chris Docter Marva stands proudly by her raised flower beds. Even now, she doesn’t spend much time sitting still.

It can easily be assumed life on a ranch is simple and boring. It isn’t until someone is willing to open up, that the richness and fullness of that life can be unearthed. Marva Hicks recently offered stories of her vibrant life.

Marva was born to Marvin and Hazel Howe on May 23, 1937, here in Martin. Her only sibling was her older brother Dick.

When Marva was three months old, she and her family mov…