Marion E. (Hickerson) Westbrook

Marion E. "Sis" (Hickerson) Westbrook, 99, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Monday, April 13, 2020, at the CareOne at Randolph Nursing Home in Randolph, MA. She was the wife of the late Leonard Westbrook for over 50 years. Affectionately known as "Sis" to her family, Marion was born on September 22, 1920 in Bessemer, Alabama, a daughter of William and Lillie Hickerson.

Marion received her bachelors degree from Spellman College in Atlanta, GA. After graduation, Marion traveled to Boston where she began her career as a teacher, first at the Cooper Community Center in Roxbury and later at the Oliver Wendell Holmes School in Dorchester where she taught Home Economics. She retired from the Boston Public Schools after many years of service.

For many years Marion was member of the Roxbury Presbyterian Church and later she became a longtime, devoted member of the First United Methodist Church in Stoughton. She enjoyed attending and volunteering at church. In her free time she enjoyed sewing and gardening, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her extensive family.

Mrs. Westbrook was the mother of Joyce Westbrook of Avon and the late Joan Westbrook. She was the grandmother of George L. Gilmer (Denise) of Stoughton and the great-grandmother of Violet and Ellis Gilmer. She was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters and is also survived by her sister-in-law and dear friend, Lillie, as well many nieces and nephews.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, private family services will be held with interment at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton with a celebration of life to be held in the future. Donations in Marion's memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 103 Pleasant St., Stoughton, MA 02072.