Emily Sue Hickey

Emily Sue Hickey, 75, of Marion, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 2:53 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Emily was born September 22, 1944 in Cairo, Georgia the daughter of Graton “Cosmo” and Blanche Elizabeth (King) Gillespie. Emily’s working career included bookkeeping for John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, Thomasville, Georgia, and the Richmond County Board of Education in Augusta, Georgia. After moving to Illinois, she worked for WPS and as a secretary for Heartland Regional Medical Center. Emily was of the Nazarene faith and she enjoyed reading. She was the youngest of 14 children, was often quiet and soft spoken, and loved talking with her sister.
Survivors include her three daughters: Sheri Haskins (Roy) of Ochlocknee, Sharon Hickey of Coolidge, Cindy Throgmorton (Matt) of Marion, Illinois; eight grandchildren – Amber Hymer (Kenny) of Pavo, Lonnie Chaney (David) of Coolidge, Amber Wool (Jesse) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kara Haskins of Ochlocknee, Shelby Beckett of Coolidge, Saleen Beckett of Coolidge, Bethany Throgmorton of Marion, Illinois, Brylee Throgmorton of Marion, Illinois; Seven great grandchildren; Mason & Kaylan Hymer; Noelin, Zoey & Emma Chaney; Lucy Wool and Ellie Haskins. Brother; Hilton Gillespie (Chris); Sister; Loette Buerger. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded by her Parents and her other siblings. Family and friends are invited to visit her online guest register at www.allenfh.com