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Delia E. (Dee) Hickman, age 68, of Trussville, Alabama, formerly of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2004. She was born October 25, 1936, to Roy and Florence Elam in Anna, Illinois. She had been a member of Eastern Hills Baptist Church in Albuquerque for many years prior to moving to Alabama in 2003. She was a graduate of Southern Illinois University, with a Masters Degree in Education, and taught in elementary schools for many years in Illinois, Montana, Alaska, Virginia, California and New Mexico. Prior to retiring in 1993 she taught at Sunset Mesa School in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her brother, Roy Elam, Jr., a WWII veteran, and her parents, Roy and Florence. Survivors include her husband, Jimmie L. Hickman, their son Ross Hickman and his wife Paige and their two sons Caleb and Seth. She is also survived by John and Mark Meyer, of Lewiston, Idaho, sons of a previous marriage, and two other grandsons, Joshua and Jacob Dean of Nashville, Tennessee; two sisters, Dimple Smick of Anaheim California, and Velda Derrington, of Evansville, Indiana, and numerous nieces and nephews. Dee touched the lives of many elementary school pupils, many of whom had kept in touch with her through the years. She was an accomplished musician, playing the piano, organ, vibraphone, and singing in churches throughout the West for most of her life. She was involved in support of a number of charitable organizations, including Campus Crusade for Christ, High Teens of Albuquerque, and a guest speaker and vocalist for Christian Women's Club. Funeral services will be held at Eastern Hills Baptist Church, 3100 Morris NE in Albuquerque on Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at 10:00 am, with private services and interment following at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pastor Larry Miller will be officiating, with the assistance of Music Minister Wayne Pittman. Friends may visit French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE, Tuesday, December 21, 2004, from 6pm-9pm. Memorials may be made to the Eastern Hills Baptist Church Music Department or to the Eastern Hills Christian Academy, 3100 Morris NE, 87111. French Mortuary 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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