Alma Jean Hickey Columbus, Georgia Obituary

Alma Jean Hickey

<p>Alma Jean Hickey, 84, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on June 21, 2022.&nbsp; She was born Alma Jean Parker on July 10, 1937 to JC and Alma (Bell) Parker.</p> <p>Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, June 24, 2022 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Ken Dawson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery.<br /> <br /> Jean was born on July 10, 1937 to the late JC and Alma (Bell) Parker. She married George Hickey on September 3, 1954&nbsp;and they were married for 67 years. She worked various secretarial jobs throughout her career.&nbsp; She began working for State Farm Insurance in 1957 and retired after 35 years as an insurance claims adjuster.<br /> <br /> Jean was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting baby blankets for all her family and friends expecting bundles of joy.&nbsp; She also enjoyed craft making for many years.</p> <p>Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her, brother-in-law, Ronald Elliott, nephew, Paul Elliott and daughter-in-law, Patricia (Cappabianco) Hickey.</p> <p>Jean is survived by her husband George Hickey; sister Joyce Elliott; children, Jerry(Margaret) Hickey, Cliff Hickey, Steve Hickey; four grandchildren, Loni (John) DeVincenzo, Christopher (Ashley) Hickey, Kelli (Matthew) Makaryk, Ryan Hickey; six great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Makaryk, Hailey DeVincenzo, Cali Hickey, Giuliana DeVincenzo, Andrew Makaryk, Austin Makaryk; nephew Richard (Patty) Elliott; niece Jeanne (Sam) Falgout; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.</p>
July 10, 1937 - June 21, 202207/10/193706/21/2022
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