On July 7, 1943, Albert and Irma Dean Bickham were blessed with the birth of their fifth child Mary Francis Bickham. She grew up in a large family with seven siblings.Mary was formally educated at Central Memorial High School of Bogalusa,LA,and graduated with the class of 1961. She Continued her education by attending Southern University of New Orleans,LA. When she relocated to Milwaukee,WI. She attended (MATC) as a Business student, Milwaukee Area Technical College. Mary grew up in and attended St. John Temple COGIC under the leadership of Eld John White in her early years. She was a resident of
New Orleans,La for eight years. Mary married her high school sweetheart, Robert Franklin, and to this union were born two daughters. Mary
was a fun loving happy person,always smiling and finding humor in everything.Visitation,Sunday January 27, 2013 2pm to 5 pm, Family hour 6pm to 8pm. Funeral Service will be held Monday Jauary 28, 2013 at 1pm at St. John Temple COGIC,Elder Bobby Brown officiating. Internmet Bogalusa Cemetery