Irene Hicks

Irene Killam Hicks of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed from this world to join her husband of 70 years in heaven on December 26, 2012, at Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center. She was born June 2, 1919 in Century, Florida to Wesley and Stella Killam. She was married to Franklin G. Hicks, all of which preceded her in death. Irene retired from the American Cancer Society after many years of service, traveling around the state doing educational programs for schools and civic organizations. After her retirement she went to work for Gulf Breeze Travel, conducting tours to such destinations as China, Europe, the Polynesian Islands and most of the United States. Other than traveling, her love in life was sewing, reading and cooking her grandkid's favorite dishes from Frank's garden, such as peas and creamed corn. She was a member of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church and past member of Santa Rosa Women's Club. Her final years were spent at Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center where she enjoyed all the special activities, especially her daily Bingo games with Kelly. She is survived by her three sons, Lamar Hicks of Covington, Louisiana, Wayne Hicks (Belinda) of Tallahassee, Florida and Kenneth Hicks (Susie) of Gulf Breeze, Florida. She is also survived by three sister-in-laws, Dot Killam of Atmore, Alabama, Betty Killam of Century, Florida and Martha Killam of Panama City, Florida, eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The family would like to express special thanks to Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center staff for their consistent care, patience and understanding in making Irene's last few years as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Flowers are greatly appreciated. However, in place of flowers, donations may be made in Irene's name to Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, United Methodist Children's Home, PO Box 830, Selma, AL 36702, Covenant Hospices, or the American Cancer Society. There will be a visitation from 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Friday, January, 4, 2013 with a Funeral Service directly following at Rose Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Gerald Munday presiding over the service. Graveside closure will be at Bayview Memorial Gardens in Pensacola, Florida.

Visitation

Visitation

Rose Lawn Funeral Home
2942 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL  32563
Friday, January 4, 2013
1:00 PM

Service

Funeral Service

Rose Lawn Funeral Home
2942 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL  32563
Friday, January 4, 2013
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Burial

Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery
3351 Scenic Highway
Pensacola, FL