Theresa Maria Hickman

Theresa Maria Hickman was born in Ft. Braggs, North Carolina on September 4, 1953, while her father served in the United States Army. She was the first child of Charles and Rachel Hickman. She received her early education in Catholic schools and graduated from Providence Catholic School in 1970. She attended Baylor University School of Nursing and graduated in 1975. Theresa utilized her training at Brook Army Medical Center and the American Red Cross Disaster Services for 17 years. She also volunteered at the Red Cross and the American Legion Auxiliary. Her parents demonstrated their love for Theresa by committing her to our Lord by presenting her to the Sacrament of Holy Baptism while at Ft. Braggs. Later, she received her First Communion and Confirmation at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, San Antonio, Texas. She shared her spiritual gifts by singing in various church choirs, and taught CCD (Continuing Catholic Development) Classes for five years at St. Gerard's Catholic Church. She also taught CPR classes at a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles (who she lauded for his achievement as a Green Beret), her mother Rachel (an outstanding educator who taught on the Navajo Reservation and Holy Name Catholic School); and her brother, Anthony (who she proudly hailed for his achievements as a U.S. Navy Seal). In addition to loving to sing, she enjoyed poetry (especially Edgar Allen Poe), Theresa LOVED DOGS, especially Jewel! Theresa was called to her Heavenly Home on Friday, October 17, 2014 and is survived by one nephew, Anthony Hickman Jr., four great nephews: Marcel Hickman, Anthony Hickman III, Damion Hickman, Javion Hickman-Sutherland, all of San Antonio, Texas;three great nieces, Antanni Hickman, KiMani Hickman, Faith Hickman-Sutherland; two aunts, Joydell Neal (Fred), of Austin, Jean Hickman Earl of Round Rock; uncle, Edward Terry Reed of Houston; cousins, Debra Thompson (Walter), of Arlington, Kenneth Brooks (Vera) of Austin, Sharron Bracken of Austin, Shannon Reed(Machelle) and Felicia Reed-Funches of Houston, and Terry Reed (Shelia) of Austin. She also leaves to mourn, the beautiful friendship of Maria Lopez and her husband, Carlos, who gave unselfishly of their love, time, and caring until her death.