Ann Hickman (Dillingham) Martin

Ms. Ann Hickman Martin, age 81, of Franklin, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in Simpson County, KY.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory.  There will be a private graveside service.

Ann was born on August 30, 1941 in Harrodsburg, KY to the late Orville Kenneth Dillingham and the late, Leona (White) Dillingham.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Murray Lee Hickman and a brother, Jim Dillingham.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Kathi Gentry (John) of Bristol , VA and Kim Graves (Dale) of Franklin, KY; 2 grandchildren, Jesse Gammons III and Andrea DuBois (Charlie); 2 great-grandchildren, Malachi and Ellie DuBois; a brother, Kenneth Dillingham of Elkton, KY; an aunt, Josie Humphrey of Frankfort, KY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her special friend, Earl of White Plains, KY.

Ann was a member of First Baptist Church, Franklin, Ky.  She was retired from Southern States where she was a secretary.  She enjoyed her rose garden, needlepoint and her dog, Benji.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Friends of the Shelter, P.O. 910 Franklin, KY 42135 or an animal shelter of one's choice or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or heart.org.  Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory website is www.gilbertfhonline.com.  The Facebook page is Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.  The Obituary phone line is 270-586-8844.