With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Erma Louise Hickman of Ladson, South Carolina, born in Charleston, South Carolina, who passed away on October 23, 2023 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Thurman Garvin and Louise Garvin; her former life partner Charles W. Beaudrot, Sr.; her husband John E. Hickman; and her son Joseph L. Beaudrot.

She is survived by : her son Charles W. Beaudrot, Jr. of Ladson, SC; and her siblings, Thurman W. Garvin, Jr. of Granitville, SC, William W. Garvin of Moncks Corner, SC, Sammy W. Garvin of Jedburg, SC and Vivian Linder of Smoaks, SC. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Parks Funeral Home, Inc.