Ruth Ann Hickox's Obituary
Ruth Ann Hickox, 83 of Casey, IL passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at Casey Health Care Center. She was born on May 22, 1923 in Charleston, IL to Leo Earl Ferguson and Louvena May Pearcy Ferguson. She married Charles Warren Hickox on September 1, 1945, he passed away on May 7, 2002. Survivors include her son, Victor Hickox and wife Norma of Oregon, IL; daughter, Dorothea Pierson of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Steve Pierson and wife Deanna of Toldeo, IL; Mark Pierson and wife Heather of Casey, IL; Keith Hickox and wife Mary of Caruthersville, MO and Ginger Hickox of Sparta, TN; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Willis V. Ferguson of Charleston, IL, Edward Leo Ferguson of Charleston, IL; sisters, Nina K. Burnett of McLeansboro, IL, Betty L. Duffle of Hindsboro, IL, and Gracie Jones of Charleston, IL. She was preceded by parents, husband, son, Allen Hickox and four infants; brothers, Floyd Lewayne Ferguson, Richard Dale Ferguson and three grandchildren. Mrs. Hickox was a homemaker and Day Care Provider for over 10 years. She was a member of the Restitution Church. Funeral Servies will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Resitution Cemetery, south of Casey, IL. Visitation will be Friday evening from 4 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. SERVICES Visitation Friday, September 15, 2006 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Saturday, September 16, 2006 1:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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