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Mary Jo Hicks-Sullivan
May 12 , 1959 - September 20 , 2020
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- I was a coworker with MaryJo for many, many years. My deepest condolences to her family, but especially to Samantha and Jamie whose lives your Mother has proudly shared with me over the years. (That’s what loving Moms do.) MaryJo has been a warrior for so long, and although I knew of the health challenges she faced, she was so resilient, that her not making it through this most recent battle was almost unthinkable. MJ lived her life “out loud”, passionately and unapologetically for the people and core beliefs that she felt strongly about and lived for. A true “ally.” I will miss that voice, but it will echo in my heart always. The last time that I saw your Mom was at her 60th birthday party. I’m grateful that I have that happy memory. Rest In Peace my friend. Heavin’ ain’t seen nuthin’ til you arrived. Carol Broadus Moore
- Dear Jim and family, We are in shock at the loss of Mary Jo. She was one of the most intelligent, tenacious women I’ve known! She had a hearty laugh and great sense of humor. Her holiday get togethers were so much fun. I will remember our conversations about “cross stitch” and the help she gave me when I started that craft. I will miss her very much. Love to you all. Mitzi & Glenn Mitzi Forshee
- Dear Jim, Samantha, Jamie, So very sorry for your tremendous loss. Know that MaryJo lives on in your love. Dwell on your happy memories. She will watch over you and guide you through life. RIP. Love, Kate and Dennis Kate and Dennis Parrott
- My heart stopped! but many prayers and healing begin along with many great memories begin!! Love you!! matthew j sullivan
- I was so sorry to hear that my dear friend Mary Jo passed away. I still am trying to grasp this. We became friends in first grade at St. Joe’s. She was my best friend at school and I always admired her because she was so smart and funny. After HS we lost touch, but I looked her up one day back when Sam was about 3. From then on we stayed in touch. Her kindness and willingness to pitch in and help anyone who needed a hand was amazing. In spite of her health issues, she never stopped giving. Her love and devotion for her family, and especially her kids, knew no bounds. I will miss her words of wisdom and kindnesses, well as her sense of humor. I feel so blessed to have known her. My heart goes out to all of you as you try to come to terms with her loss ❤️ Marilyn Milewski
- Very saddened to say goodbye to my lifelong friend, classmate, neighbor, confidante, & phone pep talks. MJ represents the best of my hometown as a selfless mother to brilliant daughters and a collection of friends that will miss her loving comraderie, grace in spite of physical handicaps, & straight talk that always got to the heart of the matter. Her voice is still loud in my ear admonishing me to not give up, do better, and to live up to our mantra: “Joy in Life.” Ah,my great friend, Love is never having to say goodbye. You will always live in many that you touched. And particularly this home room St. Joe alumnus that still crushed on that dark hair girl in the front roll that had all the answers. Keep a seat warm for your boy. Kenneth Morris
- Jim, Samantha and Jamie, I loved my co-worker — your wife and mother. She was courageous, smart, energetic and passion-driven. She loved the three of you more than life itself. Mary Jo was a tremendous co-worker at DTE, who gave her all to those she served both internally and externally. For those who suffer from lupus and other auto-immune diseases, she offered clear insights into the challenges of living with the disease while always offering hope and promise for living each day to the fullest. I can’t help but imagine MJ’s joy in reuniting with her beloved mother and father in Heaven; and her despair in missing the opportunity to hold her first grandchild, witness Jamie’s dance and academic successes to come, and holding Jim’s hand in union and abiding love for all the family’s joys that lie ahead. Just know that love is eternal. For Samantha and Jamie, your mom will live on always through you and your children. For Jim, she will live on in that place indelibly carved into your heart. My deepest condolences to each of you. Nancy Moody — friend, colleague and admirer of your beautiful wife and mother Nancy Moody
