Virginia Pait Hickman 94, of Macon, GA, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, May 1, 2023.
A native of Bladen County, North Carolina, Virginia was born July 5, 1928, the daughter of the late Carl Edwin and Beulah White Pait. In November 1948, she married her life-long love, Gene LeGrande Hickman, Sr. and became an exceptional wife and “Mommy”. She cared deeply for her family, church (Lennon’s Cross Roads) and community, not out of obligation, but because of who she was. Later in life, she and Gene were devoted live-in volunteers on the NC Baptist Men’s Demonstration Farm in Buie’s Creek. After her family, she found her greatest pleasure in gardening and bird watching.
Virginia is survived by her children Ginger (Peter) Whitlock, Kay (William) Beasley and Gene (Debbie) Hickman, Jr.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. As well as her parents, and husband of 74 years, she was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heifer International, PO Box 6021, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9831 or the charity of the donor’s choice.
The family gives special thanks to the staff and caregivers of Alexander IV Senior Living and Enhabit Hospice who helped make Virginia's final days so peaceful.
Friends may sign the online registry at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.