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Rosemary Bickham Obituary
Rosemary Doherty Bickham, 73, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on June 8, 2021. Rosemary was born on August 9, 1947 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Mamie Lee Jenkins and Sam Doherty.
Rosemary attended Greenville Park High School in Hammond, Louisiana and graduated in 1965. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University for one year before transferring to Xavier University of Louisiana where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1970. She married Harold R. Bickham on June 14, 1970, and they relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana later that summer. Rosemary worked at the American Fletcher National Bank until early 1971, before she obtained employment with Eli Lilly and Company. She worked at Lilly for 35 years and retired in 2006. Her last position at Lilly was Senior Payroll Analyst.
Rosemary was a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and its Associates Group. Upon her retirement, she became actively involved in duplicate bridge. She served as the Finance Chairperson for the 2017 Summer National Tournament of the American Bridge Association, Inc. Most recently, she served as the President of the Indianapolis Bridge Unit. In addition, Rosemary enjoyed planting and tending to flowers. She also loved traveling (except for flying). Rosemary was a selfless, loving person who cared deeply for her family and friends.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Louis Doherty, Sr. She is survived by: her husband, Harold; son, Jason Keith Bickham, Bargersville, Indiana; daughter, Kimberly Nicole Bickham, Chicago, Illinois; brother, Ledel Doherty, Sr. (Judy), Hammond, Louisiana; aunt, Willie Mae Morrison (Henry), Zachary, Louisiana; nieces, nephews, many cousins and countless friends.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to N.A. James Funeral Home, 407 Noah A. James Drive, Hammond, Louisiana 70404.
Funeral services for Rosemary will be held at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 43169 Calvary Road, Hammond, Louisiana 70403, on Tuesday June 15, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
In Rosemary's memory, donations may be made online to Mayo Clinic by visiting https://philanthropy.mayoclinic.org/donateMC. stuartmortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rosemary Bickham
John Haskin
June 15, 2021
Harold, I just found out about Rosemary’s passing and I am so sorry for your loss of the love of your life. I have always appreciated and valued your guidance and mentoring during our years at the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dr. Ellen Mayfield
June 14, 2021
Harold,
I just heard a few minutes ago about Rosemary. I was shocked and so terribly sorry to hear of her passing. She was my buddy and a friend whom I will truly miss. I am praying for you and your family to stay strong for each other during this time.
Ellen Mayfield
Marilyn Weiland
June 13, 2021
Dear Harold and family,
I'm so sorry and shocked to hear of Rosemary's passing. Rosemary and I worked together in Lilly Payroll years ago. I enjoyed hearing about all of you as a family. Didn't one of you make a model of the pyramid at the Louvre as a school project?
I last saw Rosemary about 3 years ago when three of us who used to work together in Payroll met for lunch. Rosemary caught us up on what all of you were doing. I always thought we would get together again.
I'm very sorry for your loss. May you be filled with God's peace and love.
Gwendolyn White
June 13, 2021
Harold,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the warm memories you have of your loved one bring you strength from day to day, and may time find a way to heal your loss. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Godspeed.
Gwendolyn Littleton-White
June 13, 2021
Harold,
May the warm memories you have of your loved one bring you strength from day to day, and may time find a way to heal your loss. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Godspeed.
Donna Eide
June 13, 2021
Harold, I am so sadden to learn of Rosemary’s passing. I’m glad Frank and I got to meet her. She was a lovely, gentle, quietly strong woman. Her passing came too soon. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Stuart Mortuary
June 12, 2021
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