Born in Newton, NJ on May 15, 1949, she was a daughter of the late John Joseph Hickey and Dorothy Suzanne Kogeas Hickey. She had been employed at one time in the public schools cafeteria system.
Surviving are her children, Lisa McCool and her husband, Michael of Rock Hill, SC and Jennifer Dyda of Albemarle, NC; her grandchildren, Shaun Michael McCool, Danielle Suzanne McCool, Michael’s wife, Aleia McCool, Jessica Nicole Robles and Sekou.
Services are planned for 1:00 pm Wednesday at McEwen Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262 with Deacon Larry O'Toole officiating. Friends may visit from noon to 1:00 pm on Wednesday.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com