Dolores "Dee" Hicks

Manning

Dolores "Dee" Hicks Manning of Charleston, SC, passed away on September 18, 2026. Born on April 22,1930, in Allendale, SC, she was the seventh of ten children of James Young Hicks and Eulalie Wall Hicks.

After graduating from Memminger High School in Charleston, she married the love of her life, Robert Manning. Their marriage lasted 71 years until his passing.

Dolores worked at the American movie theater and the American Cigar Company in Charleston and the US Naval Ordnance Laboratory in Maryland, but her greatest roles were wife, mother, and homemaker. She was a fabulous cook, crafter, and seamstress. After raising a family, she became a licensed tour guide and took great pleasure in sharing Charleston’s history and stories. She also loved being with friends and family at every opportunity.

A dedicated member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Dolores served in many ways in the life of the church. She was also a member of the Melrose Garden Club, The Huguenot Society of SC, The Society of First Families of SC, The National Society Magna Charta Dames, the Rebecca Motte chapter of the DAR, and other hereditary societies.

Dolores is survived by her daughters, Sheryl Vaughn (Elvis) and Sharon Morris (Steve); grandchildren, Jennifer Vaughn Beaver (Brock) and Stephen Manning Vaughn (Lindsay); great-grandchildren, Micah Beaver Adams (Ryan), Nathanael Jackson Beaver, Colin Robert Beaver, Manning Lyle Vaughn, and Leona Bee Vaughn; great-great-grandchildren, Hadley Wren Adams, Reagan Riley Adams, and Delaney Marie Adams; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, and siblings.

The family will receive friends Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1293 Orange Grove Road, Charleston. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:00 p.m. then burial at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church Memorial Fund.

For loving care of Dolores, the family extends heartfelt appreciation to Senior Helpers, The Palmettos of Parklane, Caris Hospice, and, especially, her longtime caregiver, Harriet Smith.

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