Lola Beatrice (Baxter) Hickman

Lola is survived by her two daughters, Sondra Hester and Debra Midkiff; son-in-law Terry Midkiff; granddaughter, Gretchen Amberly Midkiff; grandson, Tracey Brooks Midkiff; and step-granddaughter, Jonna Reyero and husband, Danny. She is also survived by brothers, Elton Ray Baxter and Max Baxter; sisters, Pansy Yankey and Mary Jo Beck; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Vaulter Floyd Hickman; parents, Frank and Vera Baxter; son-in-law, John Hester; step-grandson, Steve Hester; brothers, Woodrow Baxter and James William Baxter; and sisters, Jewell Loafman, Glenna Rose Baxter, and Pauline Barnes.

Spending her childhood days growing up in Brashear, TX, Lola was the oldest of nine children and a member of the Church of Christ since 1930. She graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1932. Lola married her loving husband, Vaulter, on April 8, 1934. They moved throughout the states of Texas and New Mexico during Vaulter’s career in school administration. As avid sports fans, Vaulter and Lola attended many sporting events, especially Texas Tech football and basketball games. In 1971, they made Grand Prairie, TX their permanent residence. Vaulter and Lola were happily married for 73 years, before his death.

Her children and grandchildren remember her as a kind, strong and supportive mother who devoted herself to her family and provided a warm and loving home. In every way she was the heart of the family, from the meals she prepared, the vacations with family, weekends spent at sporting events, and family reunions attended, Lola was constantly there for her family. In her last 4 years, Lola was a proud resident of Mountain Creek Retirement Living, where she made countless friends and was known as the “Hello, Hello, Hello!” lady. She never met a stranger and always wanted to talk to everyone there. Lola was always able to make people feel like a part of the family.

A special thanks to the employees and residents of Mountain Creek Retirement Living, along with Serene Meadows Hospice, and Linda Reid for their care and affection over the last month.

Visitation will take place Friday, August 23rd from 6 to 8 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis Dr. Arlington, TX 76012. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 24th at 2 p.m. at CrossPoint Church of Christ, 3020 Bardin Rd. Grand Prairie, TX 75052. A graveside service will occur Monday, August 26th at 10:00 a.m. at Moore Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations remembering Lola to CrossPoint Church of Christ Building Fund.