In memory of

A'La Perle Ashley Hickman

Passed

June 29, 2020
Born

February 22, 1921
Resided

Aiken, SC, USA

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Starts on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 3 p.m.
Ends on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 6 p.m.
Miller's Funeral Home 136 Kershaw St SE, Aiken, SC 29801, USA

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Obituary

A’La Perle Ashley Hickman, age 99, passed away peacefully at the Place at Shadow Oaks Assisted Living Community, Aiken, SC, June 29, 2020. She is the youngest of nine children born in Trenton, SC to Robert and Mary Boughknight Ashley. She was predeceased by her sisters Ethel Lewis, Emma Ryan, Lucie Robinson, Estelle Ashley, and brothers, Richard, Booker T., Robert and Pernell Ashley.

Perle, as she was known to family and friends, became a lifelong …

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Memories & condolences

Ann Smith Humphreville — I had the pleasure of knowing and working with her at the Educational Center years …

July 3, 2020, 12:20 p.m. PDT

Chesley Renate Robinson — Condolences from Chesley and Renate Robinson and for from our family ❤️🙏

July 1, 2020, 5:30 p.m. PDT

Barbara Smith — I was honored to have come to know and love Miss Perle while she resided …

July 1, 2020, 10:05 a.m. PDT

Liz Neal — What wonderful lady Perle was. A beautiful orator and educator, she was a delight to …

July 1, 2020, 8:10 a.m. PDT

LaTesha Brandon "I remember when I first met Mrs. Perle back in 2017 when I volunteered for …"

July 1, 2020, 7:53 a.m. PDT

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