Rosie Lee Hickman Obituary (1934 - 2020)

Rosie Lee Goins Hickman, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt left this earthly life Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Annie Penn Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at the Harris Cemetery with Reverend Jonathan Goins officiating. Social distancing guidelines will be observed and face coverings are requested. Rosie was born on November 14, 1934, in Stokes County. She was a farmer and a homemaker. She had an infectious smile. She was a hard worker; loved to cook and was known for her chow-chow and sweet potato casserole. In later years she enjoyed Debbie's Restaurant and McDonalds. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ernest George Hickman; son, George Perry Hickman; granddaughter, Deborah Stacy Tucker; brothers, Robert, Fletcher, Charlie, Joe Lewis "Junior", Curtis Lee, Johnny, and Omie Goins; and two sisters, Viola Goins and Bess Richardson. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Aline Hickman, Deborah Tucker (Keith), and Brenda Stephens; grandchildren, Keith Bradley Tucker (Kim) and Ray Stone; great-grandchildren, Jasmine Tucker, Brandon and Kelli Stone; sister, Mary Magdalene Hickman; many nieces and nephews including two special nieces, Betty Goins and Melissa Turney; and her very special pet "Dobbie." Rosie will lie instate from 5 until 7 pm Monday, November 30, 2020, and from 9 am until 12 noon Tuesday at Colonial Funeral Home. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family.