“Stephanie” Bonnie Hickman
Bonnie Stephanie Hickman, 64, Berkeley, MO, was called home on Wednesday, July 17th 2013.
Stephanie was born on February 19th, 1949 in Saint Louis, MO. She was survived by her mother Lorraine Stanley, children Eric (Kelly Bechtel) Hickman, Grant (Jenn Martin) Hickman and Heather (Mark) Wilcox. Siblings Christi (Mike) Checkett, Lynn Stanley, William (Annie) Stanley Jr. and Sally (Dave) Bohnenstiehl. Grandchildren Robert (Megan) Hickman, Joey Hickman, and Jacob Wilcox. Great grandchildren, Sierra and Jordyn Hickman, nieces, nephews, supportive friends and family.
Stephanie is spending eternity with her father, William Stanley Sr., grandparents Grant and Elizabeth Stanley and her daughter Penelope Sunshine Stanley.
Stephanie was a long term resident of Berkeley, MO. She received much support from her community and friends. Which is truly appreciated by our entire family.
Memorial services will be conducted at Saint Louis Cremation on Tuesday, July 23nd, 2013 from 2pm – 4pm (Catholic Service ~3:00pm). Then at a later time, be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO 63115.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 7717 Natural Bridge Road, Saint Louis, MO, 63121 or Catholic Charities, 4532 Lindell Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephanie’s family during this difficult time. May Steph be at peace now with those that have gone before her and that she loved. RIP Steph, Love, Jim and Dodie
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers…God bless Stephanie and welcome her with open arms.
Love
Bob and Connie
Mom,
I know it’s been a few years since we talked in person. It doesn’t mean I didn’t love you, I do very much. I just got to a point that I couldn’t deal anymore. I feel this is a blessing that you are no longer in physical or emotional pain. You’ve had a rough life. I wish I could have talked to you one more time, so you knew that I loved you very much. I pray you are at peace now and having fun with your Grandparents, Dad and holding your daughter, Penelope. You deserve the peace and happiness you will get in heaven. Anyone who had the tortured life that you did deserves a special place there. I love you, Mom.
Love,
Heather Wilcox
p.s. I hope you look down on us from time to time and see what a wonderful Grandson you have in Jacob.
I Remember
I remember Purple, Lilac, Lavender was your favorite color
I remember how beautiful you were, you were always dressed so nice, make up on that beautiful face
I remember when we were young and we were all together what a good Mom you were..How you smiled at your children with such love in your heart
I remember how brave you were … playing with snakes and all … I could never do that
I remember an ill lady that still went to
Walgreens and bought me a glass figurine because she loved me enough to remember me
I remember a woman that had god in her heart and is at peace now.
To Eric, Grant, and Heather Be proud of the Beautiful woman that was called your Mother
My heart is with everyone who is stunned by my dear sister’s passing.
Part of me is thankful that she is out of her suffering. Though Stephanie, never really saw it in that fashion. It was just the way she lived.
To all of us who wish we had closure, but did not get the opportunity to do so…may The Lord grant it to us in the future.
Love you, Steffi (see I spelled it correctly this time. It use to irritate you when I didn’t… I guess that’s what little sisters do.)
Peace
Love, Sal
Life is a journey of sweetness and sorrow,
Of yesterday’s memories
And hopes for tomorrow,
Of pathways we choose and detours we face
With patience and humor,
Courage and grace, Of joys that we’ve shared
And of people we’ve met
Who have touched us in ways
We will never forget.
My thoughts and prayers to the Hickman family that thru the Love of Family and Friends, may you find comfort and Peace in the days ahead…
May your dear Mother, sister and friend, Bonnie Rest in Peace with Jesus.