Eleanor Gaye Hickman

Eleanor Gaye Hickman, 88, of Russellville, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The daughter of Edward Dacus and Lois (Vick) Dacus, she was born November 15, 1931 in Russellville. She married Kenneth Hickman, on April 21, 1952 at Russellville. She was a member of Russellville First Assembly and worked as the church secretary for over 20 years. She also taught Sunday school and was a member of the Women's Ministry and church choir. Eleanor and Kenneth raised their five sons and enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Following her retirement, she and Kenneth traveled to several states and went on cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska. She enjoyed traveling, quilting, sewing and especially spending time with family. Eleanor will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Jessica Hickman; and three brothers, Ed Dacus Jr., Don Dacus, and Al Dacus.

Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years, Kenneth Hickman of Russellville, five sons, Keith Hickman of Russellville, Randy Hickman and wife Patty of Clayton, NC, David Hickman of Plano, TX, Jim Hickman and wife Lena of Southlake, TX, Jerry Hickman and wife Jennifer of Clarksville; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Lila Morphis and husband Charles of Russellville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Oakland Cemetery in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Pastor Ronnie Morris, Pastor Mike Norberg, and Chaplain Randy Hickman will officiate. Pallbearers are Danny Bewley, Keith Hickman, Randall Hickman, David Hickman, James Hickman, and Jerry Hickman. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Russellville First Assembly Women's Ministry. Open Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Russellville First Assembly Missions, 124 E G St, Russellville, AR 72801. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.