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HICKOX, SYLVIA Our wonderful, loving mother, Sylvia Louise Wilder Hickox passed away February 20, 2012. She was born in Painted Post, NY on October 1, 1943 to Jim & Ethel Wilder and grew up with a loving brother, the late Jim Wilder. In 1961 she was accepted to the University of Miami on a Baton Scholarship with The Band of the Hour where she met and married her wonderful husband, the late Dick Hickox on June 24, 1967. They resided in Miami with their two surviving children, Kim & Scott Hickox. She was an exceptional daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and co-worker who will be greatly missed. She loved to watch football, her cat Baby, and never missed the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. She loved the Orange Bowl and she will forever be A CANE. She is also survived by her nephew, Joey Wilder, her two nieces, Terry Wilder Howard and Karen Wilder Dehlinger, her cousin Neil Smith and other cousins. The memorial service will be Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 2pm at Kendall United Methodist Church, 7600 SW 104 Street, Miami, FL 33156. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the University of Miami Band of the Hour - contact Charles Damon at 305-284-4273 View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Feb. 24, 2012.

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Glenn Timmis/Class of 1956/Ft. Wayne North Side High.

February 18, 2023

I met Sylvia as well as Kim & Scott through my efforts to help put Dick Hickox in The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame where he belonged. It was a distinct pleasure to work with them all and to assure them the honor in this endeavor was most certainly deserved. Their devotion was a pleasure to witness. GodSpeed to DIck & Sylvia.

February 10, 2013

I used to walk to your mother's house everyday and pick her up to go to grade school. She was a pistol. I'm sorry she has died. Beverlee Hughes

G.L. Productions

March 1, 2012

Dear Scott and Kim. Hope you enjoy the poster me and ms.ciriano and other student have made. And I hope you enjoy the film, I had created for the life of your mother. Please keep these two things for future references. I am so sorry of this unfourtnate event that had just happened last week. I hope you understand that your mother will always be there for you. -Regards, G.L.

Wanda Tamayo

February 29, 2012

Kim, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your brother.

Clyde Eaton

February 26, 2012

Kim & Scott, I'm so glad to have finally met your Mom a few years ago. The time with her then was a continuous party from arrival to departure. Her presence & grace made one so comfortable around her. Her energy level, warmth, smile, laughter/giggle & love of life was welcoming and enveloped the whole scene when with her. Conversations on the phone since then further linked our lives sharing current and past events. She'll be missed, but remain active in my mind through my memories. You were blessed to have her as a Mom. Relish your memories and let them comfort going forward. Celebrate her! /Clyde

February 26, 2012

Kim and Scott, Please know that I am thinking of you both today. Your mom was a wonderful woman who will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Jet

Barbara Parry-Gill

February 26, 2012

Dear Kim and Scott,
How shocked and saddened I was to learn of your mother's passing, at church this morning. Her smile and warm personality would light up any room she entered. She was a very special person whom I shall never forget. May God comfort you and your families at this very difficult time. Much love!!

Adam Solomon

February 26, 2012

Kim and Scott,
I am very saddened to hear about your mom... She was a friend to all of us that grew up in Kendall Point and beyond... we will miss her greatly! I will stop by the house to see you very soon...
Love Always,
Adam S.

February 26, 2012

Dear Kim and Scott, you are both in our prays during this difficult time. Your mother was a beloved member of the Cobra family at South Miami Senior. We were so happy to see her return with us after the loss of your Dad. She always had a big smile on her face, and so full of life. The faculty, and students, that were touched by her presence will remember her for ever. She is missed by all, and will always be in our thoughts, along with your beloved Dad. God bless you both, George Greb

Shelley Sanderson

February 25, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother touched all of our lives and its a testiment to all the comments that your friends have made how important she was to them. That doesn't happen every day. I love you both dearly. Shelley

February 25, 2012

Dear Kim and Scott , I graduated with your Mom and she was so full of life always a smile and a little giggle, we missed her at the 45th and the 50th reunion. Everyone asked about her and were very concerned about her. I am so very sorry for your loss. Nancy Sarrett Doud

Joyce Blencowe Gould

February 24, 2012

Dear Kim & Scott, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this saddened time. I know how much your Mom wanted to attend our 50th Class reunion at Painted Post High School last July. She was thought of then by her classmates. I can see Sylvia twirling her baton at our high school events even now. Bless you all.

Marsha Haggstrom

February 24, 2012

Kim and Scott,
Delvon and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you during this most difficult time. God bless you and comfort you.
Love,
Marsha and Delvon

February 24, 2012

Dear Kim & Scott---We cannot relate how saddened we were to hear about your Mom. We only met her on that special weekend about four years ago now when you Dad was inducted into The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. We were gratified that she got to experience that before she left us. It was very apparent how proud she was that weekend. GODSPEED to both Sylvia & Dick to rest in peace. Sincerely, Glenn & Mary Timmis

Kurt and Maria Conrad

February 24, 2012

Scott and Kim, words can not describe how sadden we are at the loss of your mom. Even though I only met her a few years ago, I knew from the beginning that she was a caring, thoughtful and wonderful person. Kurt will always cherish the wonderful memories he had living next door. The only comforting thought we have is knowing there is a new angel in heaven. Love always Kurt and Maria

Andy Barkett

February 24, 2012

Kim and Scott...so sad for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful lady. May she rest in peace. God Bless you and protect you both.....AB

AJ & Lorie LaRosa

February 24, 2012

Dear Kim & Scott
Your mom was such a beautiful, classy lady! She new how to bring a smile to your face!! All the beautiful memories will last a lifetime. God is there with his tender touch to help you through... and you will always feel the love within your heart.. with many blessings. Love AJ & Lorie

Kay McCarthy-Reall

February 24, 2012

Kim and Scott......

I was so sad to hear about your Mom. She was one of my very best grade-school friends in Painted Post, New York. I spent many happy hours at her house. This world is a better place because she walked through it and Heaven has gained a beautiful Angel.

Dot & Chris Stavreti

February 24, 2012

Kim & Scott
We are sovery sorry for your loss. We have such fun memories of our good times together both in Indiana and Florida. She missed your dad a lot and now they are together again. Memories that hurt now will become cherished treasures soon. God's blessings.

Kitty Barkett

February 24, 2012

Scott & Kim.....so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I will always remember her, (and your Dad) and the great times we had at Killian Baseball games. R.I.P. Sylvia, soar now with Our lord and His angels. XOXO

Joan Tustison Poling

February 24, 2012

Kim & Scott,
While I did not have the honor of knowing your dear Mother, I grew up with your Dad on N. Anthony in Ft. Wayne. Your Mother's memory will bless you in these difficult times. May God's love and comfort be with you.
Blessings,
Joan Tustison Poling

Tim Tasse

February 24, 2012

Kim and Scott, I am very sorry for your loss. Your family was like family to me. I still can't believe she is gone. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do please just ask. Love you both.

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