Carrie Lea Hickman

Carrie Lea Gordon Hickman, born August 7, 1974, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the age of 51. Her life was a radiant reflection of grace, faith, and love - a legacy that will continue to shine through the many lives she touched.

Carrie served as the Assistant Director of the School of Classical and Contemporary Dance at Texas Christian University for the past 8 years. Her dedication to the arts and to her beloved students, who referred to her as "Momma Carrie", was both inspiring and transformative. She brought creativity, compassion, and excellence to everything she did, leaving behind a legacy of beauty and joy.

For over 20 years, Carrie embraced her role as a Pastor's wife with humility and devotion. She was a tireless servant of the Lord, known for her welcoming spirit, her deep compassion, and her unwavering commitment to loving people well. Her love for the Lord was lived out in every conversation, every act of kindness, and every moment of grace she extended to others.

Carrie found immense joy in traveling with her family and friends, especially on Caribbean cruises and many trips to Walt Disney World. In fact, she loved the "magic of Disney" so much that she became a Magical Vacation Planner as a hobby. Her adventurous spirit and infectious laughter made every vacation an unforgettable experience.

Carrie is survived by her husband of 25 years, Philip Hickman; her son John Hickman and his wife Hannah; her daughter Abigail Hickman; her parents David and Cassie Gordon, and Terrie Paschal; her sisters Amy Rueckert, Sherry Cobble, and Michelle Paschal; her brother James Paschal; her parents-in-law Paul and Brenda Hickman, her nanny, Billie Wilbanks, as well as as her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

A viewing will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 6-8 pm, at Legacy Baptist Church, 5500 Boat Club Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76135. Funeral services will also be held at Legacy on Saturday, September 13 at 11 am followed by a graveside at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park at 2 pm.

Carrie's extraordinary life brought so much light into the world and we take comfort today in knowing that her pain is gone and we will see her again in the presence of our Savior.