[NFBF-L] Too soon, but in a better place

[Judith Hamilton]

I am so very sad. Gloria was a friend and mentor to me. Please pass along
my condolences to Dan and family.
Judy H.

On Sun, Jul 16, 2023 at 3:47 PM Paul Martinez via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Dear Federation Family,
>
> I regret to share with you that  yesterday we lost a dear friend to all of
> us.  Gloria Mils Hicks a strong woman asister, mother, and coach for me
> many times passed away early Saturday.
>
>
>
> Gloria was a long time federationist.  She served in many roles in the
> federation; president of the Tampa Bay Chapter for almost thirty years;
> Treasurer of the Florida Affiliate for almost ten year; participated in
> many Washington Seminars; a member of the  federation for over forty  years.
>
>
>
> Gloria was truly a federationist and “lived the life she wanted” by
> building her own business and demonstrating to all of us that no obstacles
> were big enough to overcome.  If you are like me, you are feeling a
> devastating sense of loss combined with an overwhelming gratitude for what
> this woman did for the blind of Florida.
>
>
>
> More details about services for this extraordinary individual and
> information about how we can support her husband Dan Hicks and family will
> be forthcoming.
>
>
>
> Please continue to send your prayers and positive thoughts to the hicks
> family.
>
>
>
> Yours truly,
>
>
>
> Paul M. Martinez, President ,
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>
>
>
>
> Paul M. Martinez
> President, national Federation of the blind Florida
>
> 813-390-5720
>
> With love, hope and determination we transform dreams into reality
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