Jean Hice, 79, of Atkins died Friday, June 22, 2012 at her home. She was born January 18, 1933 at Oak Grove Community, Isabella Creek, the daughter of Newt and Zula Johnson Hice. She was a retired beautician and of the Free Will Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law; Martha and Freddy Bowden of Atkins, nephews, Thomas Bowden of Little Rock, Mark Bowden and his wife Michele of Atkins, great nephews, Cameron Bowden of Benton, Hayden Bowden of Atkins, great niece, Lauren Bowden of Atkins. Graveside service and burial will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 23, 2012 at St. Joe Cemetery with Rev. David Downum and Rev. Bob Alexander officiating. Memorials may be made to the Pope County Hospice, 404 N. El Paso, Russellville, AR 72801, or to the American Cancer Society, 1200 W. Walnut, Ste 2313, Rogers, AR 72756.