Carrie Darlene Hickam

Carrie Darlene "Dressmaker" Hickam, loving mother and friend, died Monday, June 11, 2012. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 18, at Affinity All Faiths, 2850 S. Seneca.

Carrie lived life to its fullest. She worked for Cessna, Boeing Co. and was a costume seamstress for the local exotic entertainers. She was the original founder of Silk and Steel Women’s Riding Association.

She is survived by her son, Monty L. Bazil; daughter, Marcena "Marcie" Bazil and son-in-law, Thaddeus Davis of Derby; sister, Jeanette Jennings of Haysville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; best friend, Ellen Nance.

She was preceded in death by her father, "Jack" Richey; mother, Violet Richey; brothers, James Hendershot, Donald Wallace.