She was the widow of Billy Hickam, a retired secretary for Drew Central High School and a member of the Green Hill Community Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Kiefer; one grandson, David Bawcom; and one brother, Jimmie Rodgers.
Survivors include one daughter, Vickie Hickam McCall and husband Mike of Rowell; one grandson, Chris McCall of Little Rock; three granddaughters, Dawn Miles of Green Hill Community, Leslie McCall Taylor and husband Seth of Green Hill Community and Tera Rawls and husband Darren of the White Hall Community; seven great-grandchildren, Danielle, Zach, Brittany, Ian, Breanna, Olivia and Rylie; one brother, Ervin Rodgers and wife Sue of Crossett; three sisters, Christine Pennington and husband Hugh of Monticello, Aurelia Pennington and husband Nolan of West Fork and Dovie Reano of Ozark.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(22)
Sherry Ellis O'Neill-Rawls
, AR Friday, May 26, 2017 I am so sorry to hear of Merle's passing. I didn't know until 4 pm & the funeral was at 2 pm today. My prayers are with you, may God bless & comfort you.Barbara Hayden
Monticello, AR Friday, May 26, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Ms. Hickam was a great lady. I will never forget her being secretary at High School when I was in HS. She will truly be missed. Family in my prayers and thoughts. Love ya.Shelia Etheridge
Star City, AR Friday, May 26, 2017 This is a lady that will be missed. She was an amazing woman. It will be hard to go to Green Hill and not think about her. She was a part of the Community.freda scogin baker
oak grove, MO Thursday, May 25, 2017 Vickie and familyI am so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. I will always remember my hugs from your Mom and Dad when I would come home and run into them. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Thursday, May 25, 2017 Vickie,Sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Dennis Wells
mary hughes withers
monticello, AR Thursday, May 25, 2017 she was a good woman and will be missed !yall's family will be in my prayers!Gloria Schwab
Bentonville, AR Thursday, May 25, 2017 Prayers and condolences for your family . She was a beautiful person .Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, May 25, 2017 I am saddened to hear about Merle. She was such a precious lady and so sweet to all whom she met. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary God give you peace and comfort in your loss.With love & sympathy,
Janice
Pam Leeper
, AR Thursday, May 25, 2017 My prayers go out to the family during your loss. We loved her and I enjoyed serving God with her at church. God bless you all.Susie Jones Chadwick
Wilmar, AR Thursday, May 25, 2017 I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Merle. I saw her at the Drew Central all school reunion and she looked wonderful. To all the family, remember that God will wrap his arms around each of you and help heal the pain you are feeling at this time.Teresa Thomas Abney
Wilmar, AR Thursday, May 25, 2017 Vickie, Dawn and family, I can't tell you how much my heart is breaking for you right now. Some of my best childhood/adult memories include Mrs. Merle, she was truly a wonderful and beautiful woman and my life is richer having known her. God Bless and keep you. Love TeresaCarole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Vickie, Ervin, Sue, Christine and families, It was with great sorrow I read of Merle's passing. We worked together allthat time at Pomeroy and McGowen and were fairly close neighbors for years. I've always had great respect for Merle and enjoyed being around here. I pray the Lord
will give you strength for the difficult time ahead ahead and peace and comfort that only HE can give. Lean on him to get you through this.
Love, Carole (Doss) & Owen Rushing
Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Merle was such a sweet person.Love, Paige
Jackie Erwin McKeown
Tillar, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 I'm sorry for her passing. She was always behind her desk at Drew Central with a welcoming smile when you came in. I have fond memories her.Janis Wilson Jones
Rogers, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Very special lady , mother and friend to so many. Loved her with all my heartSandra Loveless Savage
Hermitage, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Prayers going out to the entire family.Mary Faye King
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Knowing Merle Hickam has been one of the blessings in my life. She was one of the finest women I've ever known. My condolences to her family upon her passing. You, and the community, have lost a treasure. The world is a better place because Merle has lived in it.Mary Faye King
Mary Faye King
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Knowing Merle Hickam has been one of the blessings in my life. She was one of the finest women I've ever known. My condolences to her family upon her passing. You, and the community, have lost a treasure. The world is a better place because Merle has lived in it.Mary Faye King
Mary D Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Deepest sympathy to all of the family. I am so very sorry to hear of Merle's passing.Mary D Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Deepest sympathy to all of the family. I am so very sorry to hear of Merle's passing.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Dear Family, You have my prayers and sympathy for your great loss. I have fond memories of Merle from when I was a young girl at Green Hill. May God comfort you during this sad time.Janet Foshee
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, May 24, 2017 There are no words to adequately express how very sorry we are for your loss. We never had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Hickam but the picture her family has portrayed to us is indicative of one very special lady. Oh you will miss her severely but our prayer is that you will find peace and comfort in knowing she has made her heavenly flight into the arms of Jesus. Many prayers of peace, comfort and strength to your family.