Frances Louise Hickox's Obituary
Frances Louise Hickox, age 95, of Casey, IL passed away at 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at home in Casey, IL. She was born September 12, 1923 in Sumner, IL, the daughter of Glen R. Barthelemy and Tressie Brunson Barthelemy. She married Fred Eugene Hickox in Pensacola, FL; he passed away on January 20, 1993. She married Jess Harvat on July 28, 1998 in Ft. Myers, FL; he passed away on November 18, 2000. Survivors include her children, Larry Hickox (Cindy Ann) of Ft. Myers, FL; David Hickox of New York City, NY; Cyndy Hickox (Jacqueline Morgan) of Casey, IL; daughter in law, Cheryl Hickox of Mattoon, IL; special friend, Ronald Craig of Martinsville, IL; eleven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and children, Robert Hickox and Patricia "Patty" Hickox. Frances was a 1941 graduate of Casey High School; she continued her education at Terre Haute Business College. She became an executive secretary for Marathon Oil and later retired after twenty two years as a dedicated office manager at McQuay Norris, Inc. in Casey, IL. Frances was a faithful member of Casey First Christian Church. She spent many years participating in activities at the church including the quilting club. She enjoyed making quilts and shared them with her family and friends. Frances enjoyed her retirement years spending winters in Florida. She was always known for her quick wit, spunky personality and her impeccable taste in jewelry and fashion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, IL with Rev. Jacqueline Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer"™s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, 207 S. Prospect Road, Suite 1, Bloomington, IL 61704 or Casey First Christian Church, 200 SE Eighth St, Casey, IL 62420. To view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Markwell Funeral Home Tuesday, August 20, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Email Details 200 N. Central Ave.Casey, Illinois 62420 Directions Funeral Service Markwell Funeral Home Tuesday, August 20, 2019 11:00 AM Email Details 200 N. Central Ave.Casey, Illinois 62420 Directions
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