Lea A. Work 50 of Washington died Thursday June 15, 2023 in her home.  She was born July 17, 1972 in Washington daughter of the late Franklin "Ike" Joseph Hickman and Linda Devolia Hickman.  She attended Washington High School.   Lea attended Arise Christian Fellowship in Washington.  She enjoyed helping with Vacation Bible School, especially the little class.  She loved her grandchildren, anything outdoors with her husband John, fishing, boating, quad and buggy rides.  She also loved her animals, especially her dogs and cats.  On September 6, 1996 she married John M. Work with whom she has shared 26 years of marriage.  Surviving in addition to the love of her life are children Kayla Jo Bledsoe (Jazirat), Hope Marie Work (Ryan), John Martin Work Jr. (Virginia), two sisters Tina Marie Burr, Amy Lynn Work, Grandchildren Elora, Jazirat Jr.,  Kynleigh, Ja'Kaivion, Maria, Bobby, Elliott "Beans", and  one on the way.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews Shae Lynn Adams, Anystin Davis, Angel, Phillip Jr, and Raymond Work.  Deceased in addition to her parents are her brother-in-law Phillip Work.  Family and friends will be received Tuesday from 4-8p.m. in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street, Washington where funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tim Lindsay officiating.  Interment will follow at Highland Brethren Cemetery, wake to follow at church.  An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com