Obituary

Kellie Bickham
June 26, 1942 - March 30, 2018


“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
2 Timothy 4:7-8
Kellie Mae Martin Bickham of Franklinton was called to her heavenly home on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Riverside Regional Hospital in Franklinton. 
She was the oldest child born on June 26, 1942 in Franklinton, Louisiana to the union of K. T. and Evie Taylor Martin. Kellie Mae married the late Jeremiah Bickham on January 25, 1962. To this union four children were born; Paula, Kenney, Ann and Donna. She was a very caring and loving mother who always put her family first and enjoyed being with them and friends.
A very kindhearted person, Kellie would often be found helping older persons in the Hackley Community. She would frequently travel with others just to keep them from going by themselves and enjoyed meeting people. Her smile was genuine and would light up any room.
Kellie was a retired employee of the Washington Parish School Board (Pine High School) where she was an inspiration to many. Her work ethics is best described in this quote by Vince Lombardi “The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” She always did her best. “Job well done.”
Kellie Mae was a very active member of Hayes Chapel United Methodist Church until her health failed. She was an active member of the Administrative Board, choir and the United Methodist Women. She will be truly missed.
Her memoires will live on in her children; son- Kenneth D. (Trenice) Bickham, Franklinton, LA; daughters- Stephanie Burris North Dakota; Donna Bickham Hackley, LA; brother, Donald Ray (Jackie) Martin, Franklinton, LA; Sisters- Sarah Lee Nichols Angie, LA, Gloria Hart Hackley LA, Frances Anders Baton Rouge, LA, Edna (Abron) Magee Franklinton, LA, Alice Faye Magee Houston, TX, and Pricilla (Latif) Martin, Mandeville, LA; grandchildren- Jonathan Bickham, Jerry Burris, Jr., Keyon Bickham, Sky Williams, Jhanice Dawson, Briyana Dawson; three great-grandchildren, Kayden Vernon, Shree Burris and Jules Stephon Burris; four sisters-in-laws, Julia Mae (Otis) Williams, Elaine Weary, Donna Jean Blunt and Clarice Bickham; extended family Terrence and Cynthia August and children, a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband, Jeremiah Bickham, parents, K. T and Evie Martin, daughter- Paula Bickham, brothers- Louis, Johnny and Gregory Martin.
“You and I will meet again, when we're least expecting it, One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face, I won't say goodbye, for you and I will meet again.”
Tom Petty
Visitation is set for Friday, April 6, 2018 from 2 pm to 6 pm at Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton, Louisiana to be followed by a family gathering from 6 pm to 7 pm. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 2 pm at Hayes United Methodist Church, 30891 Old Columbia Road, Franklinton, Louisiana.