Irene Killam Hicks

January 5, 2013

Irene Killam Hicks of Gulf Breeze 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, 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, LA, Wayne Hicks (Belinda) of Tallahassee and Kenneth Hicks (Susie) of Gulf Breeze. She is also survived by three sister-in-laws, Dot Killam of Atmore, Betty Killam of Century, and Martha Killam of Panama City, 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 1-2 p.m. on 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.

Arrangements entrusted to Rose Lawn Funeral Home of Gulf Breeze.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries