Etta Mae Wicker (nee Kavanaugh ) 93, died Monday morning April 16 2018 peacefully at home in Boynton Beach FL surrounded by her family after an extended illness. She was also a long time resident of Haddonfield NJ.

The wife of the late Henry A Wicker Jr, who passed away in 1993. They were married for 48 years .Etta Mae was a west coast girl born in Alameda , CA. on October 15,1924 and was the daughter of  Charles L and Helen L Kavanaugh (nee Miller) . She had 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She was instilled with a loving vigorous work ethic as a homemaker, and pioneer working mom with a career as a bookkeeper.

She is survived by her brother and sister in law Charles T. and Nannie Belle Kavanaugh of El Sobrante CA. Children Patricia and Paul Kennedy of Williamstown NJ, Kathleen M. Field of Boynton Beach FL, Gregory L and Genevieve J. Wicker of Millville NJ, Michael A. Wicker And Joann Francione of Pine Hill NJ, 12 grandchildren and 22 great grand children.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Betty Jane, Bonne Belle , and Dewane Kavenaugh

Etta was a very special, caring, generous,  nurturing matriarch of her family. The family is very proud and will always strive to carry on her values and legacy through her children, grandchildren, and great grand children. She created very special moments with and for all.

A Celebration of life and Memorial Service will take place privately and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions are requested in Etta Mae's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online, at www. stjude .org.