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Mary Elizabeth Phelps Bickers

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Mary Bickers Obituary

BICKERS Mary Elizabeth Phelps Bickers was born October 14, 1931, and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Christwood Retirement Community in Cov-ington, La. She was 78. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Dr. John Nelson Bickers. Mother of Joan Karen Bickers Dearing, of Mandeville, La., John Michael Bickers, of North Palm Beach, Fla., and David Nelson Bickers, of White Plains, Ga. Daughter of the late Lois Mealor Phelps and Willie F. Phelps, of Greensboro, Ga. Sister of Helen Phelps Mims and sister-in-law of Dr. George T. Mims, of Kennesaw, Ga. Grandmother of Paul Tyler Dearing, Casey Elizabeth Dearing, Catherine Elaine Dearing, Justin Michael Bickers and Hunter Austin Bickers, step-grandmother of Andrea Bickers Myers and Lenzy Barber. Mother-in-law of Mark Howard Dearing, Judy Gibson Bickers and Denise Bradley Bickers. Mary was a native of Greensboro, Ga. and resided in Louisiana since 1957, most recently in Covington at Christwood Retirement Community. Mrs. Bickers was a 1952 graduate of Georgia College & State University in Milledge-ville, Ga., where she graduated with Honors, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education. Mrs. Bickers was a member of John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Metairie, La., a previous member of LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Faculty Wives Club, Country Club Homes Garden Club, Maned Downs Garden Club, and a member of Rambling Rose Gardeners. Mary treasured her family and friends, and we treasured her. Life is not the same without her. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Memorial Service Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Christ-wood Retirement Community garden room, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington, La., 70433. (985) 898-0515. A brief remembrance ceremony and prayer will be conducted by the Rev. Robert E. Malsbary and Rev. Harry A. Brown. Burial will be in a private ceremony at Centennial Christian Church in White Plains, Ga. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John Calvin Presbyterian Church, Christwood Retirement Community, or the charity of your choice. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, La., has been entrusted with the arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 3, 2010.

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Country Club Homes Garden Club

October 7, 2010

The members of Country Club Homes Garden Club send you our condolences.

Ronnie Carver

October 4, 2010

Joan, Mike & David,
I'm sorry to read of your mother's passing. She was a kind lady and always very nice to me. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Jose Torres MD

October 3, 2010

My condolences to the family. I was fortunate to be a friend and fellow member of the LSU Medical School as your late father Dr. John Bickers and had the privilage knowing your mother Mary Elizabeth.

The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

October 3, 2010

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