Nellie Louise Hickman

Nellie Louise Lequire Hickman, age 80 passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019. Nellie was a member of Full Gospel Christian Fellowship Church and a member of the Butterfly Gap Singers until her health kept her from being able to attend. Nellie was a long-time employee of Byrne Drug store and was special friends with Betty and Jeff Breazele who were like family rather than employer. She always said Betty was her other sister. Nellie was an example of the Proverbs 31 woman, she gave comfort, friendship and love to all who knew her. She was a blessing to all and a mother, mamaw and sister to many. Nellie was preceded in death by her Father, John Lequire; Mother, Lillie Belle Effler Lequire; Brothers, Ralph Lequire and Alfred “Chub” Lequire; Sister, Johnnie Ruth Lequire Smith; Son, Richard Hickman; Nephew, Steve Smith; Great-niece, Hanna Smith; Great-granddaughter, Sara Grace Burns and three other angel babies. Survived by: Husband of 57 years, JP Hickman; Daughter, Tina Burns and Husband, Robert; Son, Ron Hickman and Wife, Sharon; Brother, Andy Lequire and Wife, Mahalia; Nephews, Bill Smith and Wife, Norma, Mike Smith, Wayne Smith; Grandchildren, John Burns and Wife, Stacie, Megan Burns Oneill (her princess) and Husband, Will, Rob Hickman and Wife, Melissa, Russell Hickman and Fiance, Christina, Jessica Hickman Rew and Husband, Patrick, Sara Hickman Lilly and Husband, Robert, Jennifer Hickman Link and Husband, Steve, Ryan Hickman and Wife, Jennifer, Tom Hickman and Wife, Jennifer, Eli Hickman, Drew Lequire and fiancé, Jane, Jacob Lequire, Hugh Randel Smith and Wife, Amanda; Great-nephews, Michael and Ernie Smith; Special Sisters by choice, Betty Breazele and Teresa Lequire; Special Daughters by choice, Debbie Nuchols and Linda Brewer; Special Granddaughters by choice, Ashlee Alexander and Renee Wilson; Special Friends, Bud and Lou Kanupp; 31 Great-grandchildren; 1 Great-Great-grandson. Special thanks to the care givers, Paulette Suttles, Nancy Roberts, Bertha Ogle, Mary Frank, Teresa Lequire, Renee Wilson, Ashlee Alexander, Melanie Henry and princess Megan Oneill. Also, a special thanks to BMH Mend, BMH Hospice and to Andrea who always made her laugh. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Smith West Chapel. Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Bill Suttles, Rev. Larry Teaster, and Son-in-law, Rev. Robert Burns officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nellie Louise Hickman please visit our Sympathy Store.