Jean Ann Hickey
Jean Ann Hickey, 94 years young, passed away at home with her daughter by her side on December 2nd. Jean was born May 14th, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio. She belonged to Alpha Chi Omega sorority while at Mount Union College. To no one’s surprise, she was crowned homecoming queen her sophomore year. She married James M. Hickey on August 13th, 1949. They moved several places due to Jim’s job, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois. Finally settling back in Ohio. She was active in charitable groups such as Fish, Meals on Wheels, Red Cross, and American Cancer Society. She joined Daughters of the American Revolution in 1973 #577578. She loved to golf, bowl, play cards and spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her and her companion, Gus Gleske of over 35 years, made many memories traveling and attending baseball games.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Michel), loving partner, Gus Gleske, her granddaughters Kelly Davis (Nate) and Kristy Morris. Her great grandchildren Zachary Baird and Eve Davis and countless friends and family. Preceded in death are James Hickey, her son Jim, sister Ruth, her parents, Florence and Fred.
“Is the coffee on?” A phrase we will forever hear. Playing gin rummy, making pumpkin pies, butterflies, the color purple, clip on earrings, the Cleveland Indians, Christmas gnomes, thimbles.. some of her favorite things. She was the leader of the pack, whatever gram said, we all listened. 94 beautiful years, filled with lots of love, laughter, traveling, teaching and cooking! She stood 5 feet nothing but larger than life. Had the most spunky personality, held nothing back, even when maybe she should have! Always so classy and put together, matching from head to toe. We are so thankful for the wonderful memories throughout our life we have all made with her. So special and important to so many, she touched many lives. She will forever be missed but always in our hearts.
Jean didn’t want a service, she said she outlived all her friends! She told her family that they can celebrate her any day of the week! A celebration of life will be held next year, in May around her birthday.