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Ellen Bickerstaff Obituary
March 28, 1941 - September 28, 2022
Columbus, Georgia - Ellen Rambo Bickerstaff, 81, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Columbus Hospice House. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907, with Reverend Craig Bowers officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Ellen was born March 28, 1941 in Columbus, GA daughter of the late Charles and Marie Norris Rambo. She graduated from Columbus High School and the University of Georgia. She taught second grade at Brookestone School for many years, as well as served on various community organizations. She was a member of Wynnbrook Baptist Church and the Naomi Class. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Jefferson Bickerstaff; son, Howard Jefferson Bickerstaff, Jr.
Survivors include her son, Charles Daniel Bickerstaff of Pine Mountain, GA; grandsons, Jacob Daniel of Pine Mountain, GA, Caleb Matthew of Orange Beach, AL, Luke Jefferson of Pine Mountain, GA, Seth Carson of Pine Mountain, GA, brother, Charles Norris Rambo, Sr. of Columbus, GA, and William Walter Rambo of Americus, GA., nephew, Charles Norris Rambo, Jr. (Laura Kate), niece, Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Bickerstaff of Hamilton, GA and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
A special thanks to Columbus Hospice, her caregiver, Karen Anderson, and Dr. Donna Onley-Harden. Flowers will be accepted, those so desiring my make memorial contributions to Columbus Hospice House, 7020 Moon Rd. Columbus, GA 31909
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Governor Dr. Jason Vaughan
March 23, 2025
Remembering ELLEN BICKERSTAFF with love on her birthday . . .
"On This Day, O Beautiful Mother" (hymn)
May she rejoice with the angels in Paradise.
Governor Dr. Jason Vaughan
September 27, 2024
In Memory of Ellen Bickerstaff, at the Anniversary of Her Death:
"I Am the Bread" as sung by Trish Short
May she rest in eternal peace and light.
Governor Dr. Jason Vaughan
December 13, 2023
Remembering Ellen Bickerstaff and the Bickerstaff Family at Christmastime . . .
"O Come, All Ye Faithful"
Governor Dr. Jason Vaughan
September 26, 2023
In Remembrance of ELLEN BICKERSTAFF at the Anniversary of Her Death:
"O Sanctissima" (hymn)
May she rest in eternal peace and light.
Governor Dr. Jason Vaughan
October 6, 2022
May the angels speed her to her rest.
Jean Harron
October 6, 2022
My deepest Sympathies to each family member of Ellen whom I admired very much. I knew her family for many years and you Howard Jr our Realstate dealing always pleasant. Remember her and smile at all your wonderful moments throughout growing with a Mother who loved you dearly.
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
October 4, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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