Virginia Rae Hickman
May 13, 1943 ~ June 21, 2016 (age 73) 73 Years OldShare using:
Virginia Rae Hickman, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 73.
Virginia was born May 13, 1943, in Milford, DE to the late, Clyde & Mildred(Shedaker) Hastings. She had worked as an elementary school teacher for the Capital School District for over 37 years, before retiring in 2003. Many will remember her simply as their beloved teacher, "Mrs. Hickman". She enjoyed camping, doing word puzzles, gardening, reading, and needlepoint. She was an avid sports fan, and loved watching her grandchildren’s basketball games, theatrical performances and band concerts. Her grandchildren were her world. Virginia also enjoyed attending the flower show in Philadelphia every year.
In addition to her parents, Virginia was also preceded in death by a brother, Russell Hastings.
Virginia is survived by her husband of 49 years, Edgar B. Hickman; her 2 daughters, Kimberly R. Insley & her husband, Duane, of Hebron, MD. and Kelly Gondeck & her husband, Dave, of Dover; 3 grandchildren, Hannah R. Insley, Adam Insley & Hunter Gondeck; a brother, Clarke Hastings, of Laurel, DE and 3 step-daughters, Joan, Ellen & Sandra; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Funeral Services will be held 12 noon, Saturday, June 25, 2016, in Pippin Funeral Home, Inc., 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming; where family and friends may view 1 hour before. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden. Condolences may be sent via: www.pippinfuneralhome.com.
