Marilyn Waldrep Hickey

Marilyn Waldrep Hickey obituary, Newport News, VA

Marilyn Waldrep Hickey

Marilyn Hickey Obituary

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Marilyn Waldrep Hickey, 85, of Norfolk VA, passed away on June 14, 2024, in Chesapeake VA. Marilyn was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Elma & Judge Waldrep on January 31, 1939. She married Harry Hickey in 1962 in Henderson, NC. They resided in Arlington, VA for 40 years. Marilyn moved to Norfolk, VA when her husband Harry died in 2009, to be closer to her remaining family. Marilyn was known for her love of animals, her creativity and ingenuity, and her fiercely independent spirit. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry Hickey, along with her parents, Elma & Judge Waldrep.
Marilyn is survived by her son, Arthur Hickey, his wife Shanna, her 2 grand daughters Abby & Evelyn, and her great grandson, Enzo.
A Funeral service will be held 1 PM on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, at Altemeyer Funeral Home, 929 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake, VA 23322. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to make donations to Spike's K9 Fund via SpikesK9fund.org., In honor of Marilyn's love for dogs.
The family of Arthur & Shanna Hickey would like to extend our sincere thanks to Jody Luck, Georgian Manor, Jewish Family Services and Altemeyer Funeral Home Chesapeake Chapel.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marilyn, please visit our floral store.
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