DOVER - Virginia Rae Hickman, of Dover, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 73. Virginia was born May 13, 1943, in Milford, to the late, Clyde & Mildred (Shedaker) Hastings. She had worked as an elementary school teacher for the Capital School District for over 37 years, before retiring in 2003. Many will remember her simply as their beloved teacher, "Mrs. Hickman". She enjoyed camping, doing word puzzles, gardening, reading, and needlepoint. She was an avid sports fan, and loved watching her grandchildren's basketball games, theatrical performances and band concerts. Her grandchildren were her world. Virginia also enjoyed attending the flower show in Philadelphia every year. In addition to her parents, Virginia was also preceded in death by a brother, Russell Hastings. Virginia is survived by her husband of 49 years, Edgar B. Hickman; her two daughters, Kimberly R. Insley & her husband, Duane, of Hebron, Md. and Kelly Gondeck & her husband, Dave, of Dover; three grandchildren, Hannah R. Insley, Adam Insley & Hunter Gondeck; a brother, Clarke Hastings, of Laurel; and three step-daughters, Joan, Ellen & Sandra; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Funeral Services will be 12 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2016, in Pippin Funeral Home, Inc., 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming; where family and friends may view one hour before. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden. Condolences may be sent via: www.pippinfuneralhome.com.