Obituary

Elicia Faith Nicholas Bias
(October 5, 2012)

Elicia Faith Nicholas Bias, 47, of Ona, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 5, 2012. Elicia had a sweet, sweet spirit, a warm and inviting smile, and was a Godly inspiration to everyone who knew her. She is survived by her mother, Pat Nicholas of Milton. She was preceded in death by her father, Emzy Nicholas and her brother Larry Conner. Survived by her husband David Bias of Ona, and her two beautiful daughters, Carlie Nichole Bias and Cara Elizabeth Bias, who both loved their mommy very much. She is also survived by her nephew Kevin Conner of Milton, his wife Charity Conner, and their children Josh and Emily Conner, who affectionately called Elicia their Aunt Sha Sha. She is also survived by a host of special aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters-in-law, and many many special friends. Elicia was an active member of Bethesda United Methodist Church of Ona where she had many Christian sisters and brothers that she loved deeply. She loved to sing praises to her God with her beautiful alto voice, and honored God with her servant heart- she was the ultimate giver - and always looked out for the needs of others before her own. Before she was married, she spent her youth and younger adult life as a very active member of Union Baptist Church of Milton - where she came to know her Lord - and was loved and mentored by her many church friends and family. She also served her God through participation in the Kairos of WV prison ministry and also through the Ashland Area Emmaus Community. She impacted countless lives with her ministry and service. Elicia had 2 education degrees from Marshall University. Before children, she taught in both the Cabell and Putnam County school systems, with most of her time at Hurricane Middle School. After children, she was a preschool teacher at the Pea Ridge Baptist Church Preschool. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2012, at Bethesda United Methodist Church, by Rev. J. Williams St. Clair and Robert Nicholas. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Bethesda United Methodist Church in support of the youth ministries of her church.