Amber Michelle Hicks-Gordon

Amory - Taken far too soon, Amber Michelle Hicks-Gordon, 30, was called home on Thursday, February 9th 2023 in Water Valley, MS. She was born in Selmer, TN in McNairy County on January 1st, 1993 to Carrie Turner (Hicks) Perrigin & John Shannon Hicks and was the (chosen/adopted) daughter of Sammy D. Gordon.


Amber grew up in Monroe County, MS, and she was a graduate of Smithville High School. Her fun & quirky personality helped her excel in many things. She was a part of the SHS marching band, color guard, & cheerleading squad. After high school, Amber set off to start her career in the hair industry. She graduated from Booneville Academy of Cosmetology in 2012 and spent most of her time working as a cosmetologist in Saltillo, MS. She took much pride in her work & was truly gifted in making people feel & look beautiful. When she was not working as a hairstylist, she served at Lone Star Schooner Bar & Grill. She was driven in taking care of others & that showed as she waitressed. She created friendships & bonds that she held onto tightly.


Amber was a passionate & beautiful soul who showed kindness to each person she met. She was not one to ever meet a stranger. In fact, many of those who met Amber were considered family to her. One particular family, the Barnes from Mantatchie, MS, she was very close with. From the moment they came into her life, her family began to grow. Amber was able to form valuable friendships over the course of her short 30 years. Each person she met in this life was precious to her, and there is absolutely no doubt that she remembered every single one.


Her days were spent talking, laughing, singing, and enjoying life. Amber loved a good karaoke night. As a 90’s baby, it’s no wonder that some of her favorite sounds came from Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Mariah Carey, The Cranberries, Nirvana, and many more. On a summer day, you would find her in a swimming pool blasting some of her favorite tunes. Amber lived her life to the absolute fullest.


Left behind to treasure her memories are her mother, Carrie Turner Perrigin (Richard), Columbus; her father, John S. Hicks, Clarksville, TN; her favorite & only sister, Darby B. Armstrong (Phillip), Amory & their children, her nephews, Kipton & Rigsby; her adopted father & grandfather, Sammy D. Gordon, Tupelo; her maternal grandparents, Robert Steve “Bo” Turner (Pamela) Amory; and a host of aunts, uncles, & cousins.


She was met at The Gates by her grandmother, Pam Alsup Gordon; great-grandmother, Carol Janice Alsup; great-grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. William Lester “Red & Obine” Turner; great-uncle, William Devan Turner; and cousin, Nathan Andrew Logan


A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, February 26th at Forward Church in Amory, MS. Visitation for family & friends will be held from 1:30pm-3:00pm & services will be held at 3:00pm. Burial services for close family & friends will be held directly after at Haughton Memorial Park with Pallbearers being her uncle, Matt Turner; cousins, Micah Turner, Ryan Alsup, & Justin Logan; a close friend, Josh Pickle; & dearest family friend, John Bryan Barnes.


Donations can be made to EE Pickle Funeral Home, and flowers can be sent through Amory Flower Shop or Corner Flower Shop.