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

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I will always remember Mrs. Gloria. RIP. 

Alicia D Betancourt
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Community Partner Work Incentives Counselor (CPWIC)
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From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of PLipovsky via NFBF-L
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2023 7:30 PM
To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: PLipovsky <plipovsky at cfl.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [NFBF-L] Too soon, but in a better place

Oh my, this is shocking news. .  My heart goes out to Dan and the family, wishing them peace and comfort during this heart-wrenching time.

 

What’s so odd is Iwas just talking about Gloria with someone today, wondering what was happening with the Senior Concerns calls.  I knew someone was co-chairing that division, but did not hear anything in quite a while.  

 

She was such a strong lady, never afraid to speak out, always working for the good of all blind and visually impaired people.  She served on the FRCB for many years, where I really got to know her well.  we usually sat next to each other, and ate lunch and/or  dinner together.  

 

Dan, please know that I am keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.

 

Many blessings to you all.

 

Pat L 

 

From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Paul Martinez via NFBF-L
Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2023 2:19 PM
To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: Paul Martinez <president at nfbflorida.org>
Subject: [NFBF-L] Too soon, but in a better place

 

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


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