MARILYN HICKMAN

Marilyn Hickman, 89, of Visalia, CA, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Visalia, CA. Born on July 30, 1935, in Tulare, CA she was the was the daughter of Tom and Ruth Stuart. Marilyn is survived by her children: Lindy Monteiro (Euclides), Tom Hickman (Maggie), John Hickman, and Katie George (Mike); her grandchildren: Michael Monteiro (Rachel), Jeremy Hickman, Lisa Monteiro Crain, Tommy Hickman (Stephanie), Amy Depew (Justin), Micky George, and Megan George; and her great-grandchildren: Jose Sanchez, Gunner Hickman, Emma Depew, Élodie Crain, Paige Hickman, and Lemon Hickman. She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Hickman Jr., brother Barry Stuart, and daughter Becky Hickman. 

Marilyn was a proud graduate of Tulare Union High School, class of 1953. She spent time as a nurse’s aide working for the Tulare District Hospital and then at Kaweah Delta Hospital. Later she spent time as a teacher’s aide in special education at Veva Blunt Elementary in Visalia, CA. Marilyn had a wonderful sense of humor; she was always ready with a silly joke or a made-up word to make everyone laugh. Her grandkids adored her and the way she could turn anything from running errands to a holiday dinner into a treasured memory. 

Marilyn also loved music. Whether it was singing along to the radio, playing the piano, listening to a marching band or simply tapping her feet to the beat, Marilyn couldn’t help but be swept up in the rhythm. Her warmth, laughter, and zest for life made her a beloved figure in the hearts of all who knew her. Her family and her many close friends will treasure the memories and impact she made on their lives. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Tulare Cemetery located at 900 E. Kern in Tulare, CA at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Visalia Rescue Mission. 

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