Barbara Lawhon Wicker

Barbara Lawhon Wicker, age 93, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in Sebring, FL.  She was born January 23, 1929 in Avon Park, FL to the late Raleigh Henry and Sarah Miriam (Wood) Lawhon.  She had been a lifelong resident of Avon Park, a member of First Baptist Church of Avon Park, and was a member of the Mayflower Society and Avon Park Historical Society.

Barbara is survived by her Husband – Gerald Wicker of Avon Park, FL; Son – Gerald Wicker, Jr. (Sharon); Daughters – Beverley G. Peavy; Carol J. Batts (Don); 7 Grandchildren; 11 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great-Grandson; and many Nieces and Nephews. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her Brother – Charles Lawhon and Sisters – Dorothy Clark and Margaret Turnbull.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:00am at First Baptist Church with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Bougainvillea Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 100 N. Lake Ave., Avon Park, FL  33825, or Compassionate Care Hospice, 3531 US Hwy 27 South, Sebring, FL  33870.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com