Evelyn Hamer Hicks, 85, of Dawsonville passed away Tuesday February 28, 2012 at her residence following a period of declining health. Born November 26, 1926 in Concord, NC to the late Arthur and Pearl Spry, she had lived in Dawson County for over a year having moved from Jasper, GA. Mrs. Hicks was a Registered Nurse who was formerly employed by Pickens County Public Health. Along with her first husband, she owned and operated restaurants which included Nolen’s Restaurant in Roswell, Townhouse Restaurant in Jasper, and Nolen’s Cafeteria in Gainesville. She was a member of the Tate Church of Christ and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Nolen D. Hamer. Surviving are her husband, Pascal Hicks, Dallas, GA; children, Carole and Bill Pittman, Dawsonville, Nolen and Peggy Hamer, Roswell; sister and brother in law, Arthurine and Richard Hammon, Kannapolis, NC; grandchildren, Christopher and Sally Hamer, Traci and Rob Jones, Cassie and Matthew Marini; great grandchildren, Ruthie Jones, Chase Jones; and a number of other relatives. Memorial services will be held Friday March 2, 2012 at 3 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Jim Gaines will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday beginning at 2 p.m. Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.