Christian leaders are mourning the death of longtime ministry trailblazer, Marilyn Hickey.
After Hickey’s daughter, Sarah Bowling, announced her mother’s death that happened on Saturday, April 25, 2026, her granddaughter and ministry leader, Isabell Bowling soon followed with a tribute to her grandmother.
On Facebook, Bowling wrote:
I can’t really give the right words to honor the woman my grandmother was. She was smart, kind, driven, loving, and strong. I, and so many other woman, have opportunities because of trails she blazed. I love you Mimi and I’ll see you later.
Ministry leader, Benny Hinn also paid a tribute to Hickey, calling her “An anointed leader.”
The Body of Christ around the world pauses today to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Marilyn Hickey (July 1, 1931-April 25, 2026)—my dear friend and an anointed leader of unwavering faith, remarkable vision, and global influence whose ministry helped shape generations.
Her precious, distinctive voice now is heard rejoicing in heaven, but its anointed echo will resound for generations here on earth! Hallelujah!
Prophetic voice Jenny Weaver said Hickey was a “beautiful woman of God.”
Marilyn Hickey has gone to be with the Lord. What a beautiful woman of God and she did incredible missions work around the world.
I was on her show in 2020 and it was a great honor.
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Rick Renner honored Hickey’s legacy by focusing on her strength and endurance no matter what life brought her.
Yesterday, our dear friend, Marilyn Hickey went home to be with the Lord at the age of 94.
Marilyn was a faithful voice of truth for decades — a woman who loved the Word of God, preached it boldly, and carried the Gospel to the nations with unwavering conviction. She didn’t just teach the Bible — she lived it! Her life was marked by consistency, courage, and a deep, abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
I have long respected her steadfast commitment to the Word of God and her passion to see people come to know the Lord. Through every season, she remained strong, focused, and obedient to the call God placed on her life. That kind of endurance doesn’t happen by accident — it is the result of a life rooted in the Word and sustained by the Holy Spirit.
Today, we honor her legacy — a legacy of faith, obedience, and impact that will continue through the many lives she touched around the world.
As the Bible says in 2 Timothy 4:7:
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
Marilyn finished her race well.
Please join me in praying for her family and loved ones. And may her life inspire all of us to stay faithful, to keep going, and to never let go of what God has called us to do.
— Rick and Denise Renner
On X, Christians Engaged Founder Bunni Pounds further noted that Hickey was submitted to God’s will and plan for her life.
She paved the way for us! Forever grateful for her life laid down in submission to the Word of God!
She paved the way for us! Forever grateful for her life laid down in submission to the Word of God!
— Bunni Pounds (@bunnipounds) April 26, 2026
During this time, lift up Hickey’s family in prayer as the grieve the loss of this true world changer.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
