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Betty Hickman Obituary

Betty Jean Hickman VIRGINIA BEACH - Betty Jean Hickman, 74, died Dec. 5, 2010. She now joins her husband of 55 years, Robert Hickman, who died in 2009, and their grandson, Anthony, who died in 1996. A dedicated homemaker, devoted mom, and loving nana - she will be missed forever. Betty Jean is survived by her four children, Bobby Jr. and his companion Betsy, Barry and his wife Carol, Terri Dray and Sherri Fuhs and her husband Rick; her three grandchildren, Amber, Heather and Amanda; and four great-grandchildren. Her memory will also be cherished by her brother, George "Uncle Buster" Hopson; and a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service celebrating Betty's life will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. You may offer condolences to the family at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2010.

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Benita Sheehan

December 28, 2010

I am so sad to hear of her passing. I miss you all and so wish I could have been there. Briley and I send our love all the way from Japan.

Gloria Hickman

December 18, 2010

Bobby Jr,Barry,Terri,&Sherri
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss.I loved your mother dearly.She was a great mother,wife and friend.She will be missed a great deal and cannot be replaced.Sincerely Gloria Hickman

Ray Chute

December 12, 2010

I will always remember the good times I had with the Hickman's. I am sad that I wasn't able to get back to Virginia for a visit. Betty and Bob are together again, in a better place. I will miss both of them.

December 9, 2010

Just read of your mothers passing. Read it too late to attend the funeral. Please convey my condolenses to the whole family. Tommy Keiningham.

December 9, 2010

Thinking of the Hickman family. My prayers are with you. Greg and Gay Thompson

Becky Frazier

December 8, 2010

We are sorry for your loss. Memories of your Mom always put a smile on my face. I love her as I do the rest of your family. May God keep you and bring comfort to you at this sad time. We love you all. Buddy, Iva, and Becky Frazier

December 8, 2010

December 8, 2010

Thinking of you all in prayer. Mrs. Hickman will be missed by all who were previliged to know and love her. Rest In Peace Dear Lady!

Ben and Deborah Newell

December 8, 2010

Blessings to all of you. Your mom was a very special person. Praying for all of you.

December 7, 2010

Bobby,Terri,Berry and Sherry,
We love all of you and our thoughts and prayers are with you. The loss of a mother is a loss like no other and if there is anything that we can do please feel free to call. Aunt Betty was a one of a kind and no one will ever take her place. She will be in our hearts for ever. We love you Connie and David

Cutch Armstrong

December 7, 2010

Memories of your mother bring a smile to my face. She was kind, funny, and full of life. She will be missed by those whose lives she lit up, whether it was recently or many years ago. I regret I am out of town and will not be able to make it to the celebration of her life on Thursday. God bless her and each member of her family.

Kim and Phil Perry

December 7, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Suzanne Huff-Hurst

December 7, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss Terri an Sherry....

December 7, 2010

Thinking of you Sherri and your family in this time of need.. Debbie Lewis and Husband Rich (Ft. Worth, Tx).

Charlene

December 7, 2010

A candle lights the way for the departed and those who remain. I pray the memories warm your heart and make you smile when you feel the sorrow of your loss. God Bless the Hickman family.

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