Ca'Mela Elana Hickman

Ca’Mela Elana Hickman passed away November 28th while sleeping peacefully at home. Mela was always everybody’s angel and now, she has received her wings. She was born to Ebony McTizic and Christopher (Chris) Hickman on April 28, 2021, becoming the youngest of two beautiful blessings, following the birth of her twin sister, Ca’Mori just 1 minute earlier. Ca’Mela, pronounced Ca-MILL-a or Ca-ME-la, depending on which family member is talking, faced many medical issues from the time of her birth. It didn’t take long to understand why. Mela’s little heart was so full of love there was little room for anything more. She was an amazing child with a personality and smile that lit up the room. Mela was a dancing machine who would throw those hands up quick! She loved attention and had a bond like no other with her family. One minute she was nice and you were witnessing the most beautiful, biggest brightest dimpled smile you will ever see. The next, she was pulling hair, wigs, braids, beards, and earrings and you had better not be too close because a little smack could out of nowhere. Mela loved her siblings but couldn’t stand them to be in her face. She would also hit you with the side eye real quick! Most of all she loved her walker, which she handled like a pro, when she on her way to do her favorite thing…eat! Ebony had to fight her out of the kitchen every day. Ca’Mela loved all the kids, even when she was fighting them, and all the kids loved her! She wasn’t just our angel, she was our inspiration. Mela, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was proceeded in death by her grandfather, Robert E. Hickman Sr., and uncle, Robert (Robbie) E. Hickman Jr. C’Mela has left to watch over her mother, Ebony, and father, Chris both of Alton. Two brothers, Ryedell Willis, Jr. and Cash Hickman; two sisters, Cri’shonna Hickman, and her beloved twin soul Ca’Mori Elera Hickman, all of Alton. Grandparents, Greg Collins, Vickie Hickman of Alton. Carolyn McTizic of St. Louis, MO. Four uncles, Sedrick McTizic, and Jamel Bea both of St. Louis, MO, Omar (NaTashua) Davis of Columbia, MO, and Lorenzo Edwards of Alton. Five aunts, LaNesha McTizic, Robin Hickman, Shonda (Andre) Gray-Bickley of Alton, Shamir McTizic of Atlanta, GA, and Lanae (Randy) Hickman-Tolbert of Plant City, FL. Three special angels of her own, great-aunt Pricilla McTizic, cousin Karon Vann, and “godfather” Antwon Baskins. Her “bond like no other” crew Bunny, Keta, and Shanette. A host of cousins, extended family, and friends who love her dearly.

Ca'Mela Elana Hickman

April 28, 2021 - November 28, 2023