Ida Whaland Hickman, 86

CHESTERTOWN, Md. - Ida Whaland Hickman, 86, of Chestertown, died July 21, 2009, in Chester River Hospital, Chestertown. Mrs. Hickman was born on Jan. 5, 1923, in Rock Hall, daughter of the late Samuel and Catherine Martin Whaland. A lifetime resident of Kent County, living in Rock Hall, Millington and Chestertown. Since its inception in 1970, Mrs. Hickman worked for Angel's Haven, now Kent Center, for many years, continually supporting its activities and families of Kent County. She was active with community organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Clifton B. 'Kip' Hickman in 1992. Mrs. Hickman is survived by her four children and their spouses, Ronald and Sharon Hickman of Rock Hall, Paige and Eva Hickman of Millington, Cynthia 'Cindy' and Bobby Elburn of Millington, and Dennis 'Denny' and Judy Hickman of Chestertown; ten grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 W. Cross St., Galena. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, in Wesley Chapel, Rock Hall, where friends may call one hour prior. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Memorials may be offered to Kent Center or the Rock Hall Vol. Fire Co., c/o Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech.