Marilyn Martha Hickey

MARILYN MARTHA HICKEY, born the 23rd of July 1939 in Syracuse, New York, passed away on Tuesday, the 10th of June, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She graduated from LeMoyne University, taught elementary school, and enjoyed her part-time job at Continental Airlines. Marilyn was preceded in death by her father Lucius Gleason and her mother, Mildred Collins. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Peter; her daughters and spouses Lynn and Tom Ryon, Lisa and Jay Parker, Carryn and Brandon Wyrick, Megan and Hulet Smith, and her most treasured grandchildren: Gleason, Emily, Taylor, Sophia, Olivia, Ava, Sean, and Amy. She is also survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Elizabeth and Anthony Mollica, and her nieces and nephew: Mary, Anthony Jr., and Margaret, and her cousin Rosemary Gates. Marilyn also leaves to mourn a host of very special and life long friends. Her happiest times were spent with family and friends, whether it was a gathering at the Knights of Columbus, hanging out at Lake Darlington or just sitting out in her garden enjoying her gazebo. She will be remembered most of all as a loving wife and mother. Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Klein Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, with a Vigil / Rosary service to begin at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 11:00 AM at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, Texas. Honorary pallbearers include: Tom Ryon, Jay Parker, Brandon Wyrick, Hulet Smith, Taylor Ryon, and Sean Ryon. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Susan G. Komen For the Cure, 2425 Fountainview Suite 210, Houston, TX. 77057, (713) 783-9188, www.komen.org.