Cheryl Hickmon, President Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Has Passed Away
It is with great sorrow that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. shares the passing of our beloved National President and Chair of the National Board of Directors, Cheryl A. Hickmon. President Hickmon transitioned peacefully on January 20, 2022 after a recent illness. #DST1913 pic.twitter.com/ZDO40chFw8
— dstinc1913 (@dstinc1913) January 20, 2022
Cheryl A. Hickmon, president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated has passed away on Thursday after a recent illness. The news was confirmed by the organization in a tweet that their National President and Chair of the National Board of Directors,
Hickmon was elected the president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated in November of 2021.
She was a devoted member of her sorority. According to Carolina Panorama, she pledged in 1982 to South Carolina’s Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta.
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Serving as Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta, Hickmon served the organization as the National Vice President, under Beverly E. Smith. She also held positions as the National Secretary, Eastern Regional Director, South Atlantic Regional representative, co-chair of the National Documents Review and Revision Task Force, co-chair of the National Leadership Academy, and President of the Hartford Alumnae Chapter and Alpha Xi Chapter.
National President & CEO Beverly E. Smith and National First Vice President Cheryl A. Hickmon sharing a moment after today’s dynamic Ecumenical Service!
How are you enjoying #DSTConvention2021 so far? Stay tuned as we recap our crimson and cream takeover in Atlanta!#DST1913 pic.twitter.com/Ddg1irJkTW
— dstinc1913 (@dstinc1913) November 21, 2021
“Rest in Power my sweet dear Soror and beloved National Madame President. Praying for thé Hickman family on bended knee. Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit”, tweeted a member of Delta Sigma Theta, INC.
Rest in Power my sweet dear Soror and beloved National Madame President. Praying for thé Hickman family on bended knee.
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
— Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN (@DrLenaG) January 20, 2022
Roland Martin, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated tweeted, ” BREAKING NEWS: Sad news from the Divine 9. The new president of @dstinc1913, #CherylHickmon, passed away this morning. She recently officiated their national convention in Atlanta in November. Prayers go out to her personal family and Deltas worldwide.”
BREAKING NEWS: Sad news from the Divine 9. The new president of @dstinc1913, #CherylHickmon, passed away this morning. She recently officiated their national convention in Atlanta in November. Prayers go out to her personal family and Deltas worldwide. #RolandMartinUnfiltered pic.twitter.com/qLB26jxQou
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) January 20, 2022
“My prayers and deepest condolences go to all of #CherylHickmon‘s loved ones and sorors around the world 
“, tweeted another member of the sorority.
My prayers and deepest condolences go to all of #CherylHickmon‘s loved ones and sorors around the world.
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— ☥ Sharyn Flanagan
(@ShayTorie) January 20, 2022
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