Mrs. Dianne K. Hickly, age 64, of Covington passed away July 23, 2011.  She was born in Atlanta, GA on March 1, 1947 to the late Clarence Nolan and Katie Mae Boyd Kendall.  Mrs. Hickly was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, The Sizzlin Red Hat Mama’s and a member of the Sorority Beta Sigma Phi, XI EPISLON LAMBDA.  Mrs. Hickly was also very active, along with her husband in the GWRRA, Chapter A and together the Hickly’s were the Past Couple of the Year 2010 and Current Couple of the Year of the District for 2011.  She was the Chapter A membership enhancement coordinator and the enhancement coordinator for the State of Georgia.  Mrs. Hickly was retired from the Georgia Army National Guard.  She was a devoted and loving Wife, Mother and Friend.   

Mrs. Hickly is survived by her Husband Mr. Bob Hickly, Son and future Daughter-In-Law; Shawn Hickly and Dana Mullins of Covington, Daughters and Son-In-Law; Debbie and Brian Mursch of Decatur and Stephanie Hickly Ankney of Garland, TX and one Grandson Brent Ankney.  She is also survived by her Brothers and Sisters-In-Law; William Kendall of Dixon, IL, David and Donna Kendall of Sterling, IL and Larry and Darla Foy Kendall of Rock Falls, IL along with numerous Nieces, Nephews, Other Family and Close Friends.

Memorial graveside services for Mrs. Hickly will be held at 12 o’clock Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta with Reverend Rhoda Howell officiating.  The family will receive friends at Harwell Funeral Home from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday with a procession of motorcycles, a passion of Dianne’s, taking her to the cemetery at 11:15am from the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to GWRRA GA District and please place Dianne K. Hickly M. A. Fund on the memo line of your donations.  Send those donations to Traci Thrasher GWRRA GA District Treasurer, 1060 Peacock Drive, Bishop GA 30621.