Denise Bickham

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day, and not to me only but unto all them that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:7 – 8

Denise Bickham was born April 18, 1967 to Winzlo and Carnell Tate, Sr. She was joined in holy matrimony to Curtis Bickham, Sr. for 28 years. To this union four children were born, three girls and one boy. She joined Hayes Creek Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She later became a dedicated member of the usher board until her heath failed her.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 28 years Curtis Bickham, Sr.; four children: Keyonna (Andre) Thompson of Tickfaw, LA, Curtis (Shonese) Bickham, Jr. of Thibodaux, LA, Tamira and Catrice Bickham of Franklinton, LA. Five grandchildren: Ayden Thompson, Jayce Bickham, Cor'Naysia Cox, Alaya Thompson and Curtis Blaise Bickham; her mother and father, Winzlo and Carnell Tate, Sr. of Franklinton, LA; two sisters: Edith (Kenneth) Warren and Kathy (Wallace) Walker both of Franklinton; four brothers: Jimmy (Nettie) Tate, Alton Tate, Cedric (Jeanette) Tate all of Franklinton, LA and Winzlo (Tiffany) Tate, Jr. of Slidell, LA, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation will be Friday from 3 – 6 pm at the funeral home with the funeral service at 1:00pm Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Greater Hayes Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Jerome Warren officiating. Interment in the Greater Hayes Cemetery.