Angelika Hickey

Angelika "Angie" M. Hickey 1951 - 2011 Angelika "Angie" M. Hickey, age 59 of Twin Falls, passed away peacefully May 22, 2011 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. Angie was born June 2, 1951 in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of Elvis & Elizabeth Voight Maddox. She had several disabilities but this did not keep her from living a very full and active life. She had a very bubbly and friendly personality. Never one to stay upset, she could be mad one minute and happy and Sunshiny the next. Everyone she met was her friend. She had friends galore and many diverse hobbies that she enjoyed sharing with them. Angie loved Eating Out and her favorite places were "Sizzler" & The Jackpot Buffet. Once every month on Wednesday, the group home would travel to Jackpot to eat and gamble. These were always big trips for her. She also enjoyed Chinese food, Bingo, gaming in Jackpot, karaoke, Country music, and her favorite country artist is "Tim McGraw". Angie loved men of all shapes and sizes, and had an eye for picking the "Handsome Ones". Angie had resided in the Clearwater Care Center for over 20 years. They were her extended family and took very good care of her. She was a member of the Center for Independent Living's Day Program. There she worked with Community Outreach Projects, such as "Meals on Wheels" and the Salvation Army. Angie was employed by TJ MAXX for the last three years. She began as a shoe sorter and "Snapbacks" person for the store. Being very tenderhearted, she had a stuffed dog that was her confidante. His name is "Puppy Dog" He was her baby. She also has some very special friends that she called her 6 sisters; "Kathleen, (whom she also called "Puppy Dog"), Robin, Lacia, Debbie, Paloma and Cheryl. She lived with these women full-time and they were her closest friends. Just recently, Angie had taken a very special trip to DISNEYLAND & HAWAII. Her caregiver and special friend, Charlotte Jones accompanied her and she experienced a Submarine ride. She was able to sit in the cockpit of the submarine and get her picture taken with the man piloting the sub. Angie met the challenges of her life with strength and joy. She shared her love openly with everyone and when she called you her friend, you knew you were loved. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving Angie is one brother, Charles Adkins of West VA; two sisters, Petra Maddox of Twin Falls, ID, and Charlene Coupler of North Carolina; Aunt Velma Maddox of Jerome, ID; Special Friend and Caregiver: Charlotte Jones of Twin Falls, ID; Also surviving are her many cousins and other extended family members. Funeral Services for Angie will be held Friday, May 27, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank all the wonderful people at Clear Water Care Center, The Center for Independent Living's Day Program and Twin Falls Care Center for their loving care of Angie during her life. All services and arrangements are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, Idaho. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.