Mary Elizabeth Hickman

Mary Elizabeth (Mamma) Hickman was born on February 14, 1928, in Washington D.C. Mamma was gently lifted from this earth in the early evening of Saturday, January 28, 2017, in Kileen, TX, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving and caring family. Some of her family and friends also affectionately called Ms. Hickman “Hilda.” After Mamma graduated from high school, she went to work for the United States government at the Pentagon Building. She worked there for over ten years. While working there, she met a handsome young U.S. Air Force service man named Robert T. Hickman, Jr., who later became her husband. For the next 23 years, they traveled across the world to various Air Force bases. In 1974, she settled in Roswell, where she worked at Burger King as an Assistant Manager and Furr’s Cafeteria as a Line Supervisor. She found her calling at St. Mary’s Hospital in the dietary department and then moved on to Casa Maria after the closing of St. Mary’s. Her final years of employment were spent in the dietary department at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (ENMMC) where she worked for 33 years until her retirement in 2011. Mamma enjoyed going to Golden Corral every Friday with her son. She made and met many new friends during this weekly adventure. Mamma loved fried catfish and cornbread. She enjoyed playing bingo and watching Family Feud on television. Mamma was a devoted Christian and loved going to various church programs. While she was able, she attended Tabernacle Baptist Church in Roswell until her health failed. Mamma had a little secret…she was quite a good singer. Two of her favorite songs were, “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” and “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Ms. Hickman was predeceased by her mother, Irene Corams. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving son, Robert Thomas Hickman, III, and a caring daughter, Theresa Lynn Hickman; eight grandchildren; Anthony (Victoria) Hickman of Victoria, TX, Robert T. Hickman, IV and Faith Noel (Jeremy) Hilliard-Hunter of Roswell, NM, April Irvin and Andrew Irvin (Vanessa) all of Kileen, TX, Andrew Garret of San Diego, CA, Anthony Polk of Orlando, FL, Andre Earl of San Antonio, TX.; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Ms. Hickman will be deeply missed by her friends, family and all who knew and loved her. Obituary was lovingly written by Mary’s family.

Mary Elizabeth Hickman

February 14, 1928 - January 28, 2017