Nellie Bickham

Nellie Verne Bickham was born on October 22, 1947, to the late

Otis Bickham and Regina Miller Bickham. She received her

early education at Washington Elementary School in

Franklinton, Louisiana, and later graduated from Vernon

High School in Mount Hermon, Louisiana.

Nellie began working at an early age in Buras, Louisiana,

following Hurricane Betsy. She later relocated to New Orleans,

where she built a long and dedicated career. Before joining the

Regional Transit Authority (RTA), where she faithfully served

for 29 years and 9 months until her retirement, Nellie worked

at the Felix Factory and as a nurse's assistant at Methodist

Hospital. Even after retiring, she continued to serve her

community by working as a driver for the Council on Aging,

helping transport seniors to and from activities.

In 1996, Nellie became a devoted member of First Agape

Baptist Church under the leadership of Minister Dianne

Pellerin and Pastor Eddie Payne. She was a faithful servant

who actively participated in Sunday School, helped transport

fellow members to worship services, cared for senior and shut-

in members, and prepared breakfast for youth Sunday School

participants.

Nellie was a true servant at heart-always willing to lend a

helping hand. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering

compassion will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Regina

Bickham; three sisters, Carolyn Bickham, Linda Bickham, and

Jane Price; and seven brothers, Charlie, Dexter, Kenneth,

Larry, Hedrick, Otis, and Lawrence Bickham.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved son, Darrick

(Michaleen) Bickham; three grandchildren, Jasmine (Kornell)

Swatt, Brandy (Felix) Mari-Bonilla, and Terrance McGowan;

eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Majoria Robert of

Mount Hermon, Louisiana, and Shirlon Bickham of Ocala,

Florida; one aunt, Vernell Rushing of Franklinton, Louisiana;

and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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