Lorena Hickman

Lorena was born in Madill, OK, a small town near Tulsa. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School and married her high school sweetheart, Donald Royce Hickman. She worked at various jobs, mostly secretarial, supporting the family while her husband completed college and seminary. The family served at various Episcopal churches in OK, WY, CO, AZ and TX. Lorena was very active in the churches singing in choir, youth ministries, teaching Sunday school, altar guild, chalice minister and lectionary reading. She also continued working outside of the home. After serving for 10 years at Ascension Episcopal church in Salida, the couple tried their hand at work-camping in campgrounds in AK, NE, and TX. They retired from the Episcopal church in Athens, TX. They spent their summers in Poncha Springs, running the Visitor Center and their winters in TX. After Don's death, Lorena moved her RV to Poncha Springs and was the campground host/Visitor Center manager for five years. Circumstances forced Lorena to give up her beloved RV and move to an assisted-living facility in Colorado Springs for the last year of her life. Lorena never met a stranger, she enjoyed talking with people and getting to know them. She loved camping, hiking, being a member of the Red Hats, square dancing, and watching the Rockies and Broncos play. At Brookdale, she participated in all activities, especially enjoying playing dominos and going on outings. Lorena is preceded in death by her husband, Donald. She is survived by her son, Donald (Annette) of Casper, WY; her daughter Jean (Bill) of Poncha Springs, CO; her three sisters and an aunt of Tulsa, OK; her sister-in-law of OR; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and a great granddaughter. Services will be August 27, 11:00 a.m. at Ascension Episcopal Church. On line condolences may be sent to the family at lewisandglenn.com. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.

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