Obituary of Marion Bickham

Marion Bickham of Apopka, Florida and former resident of Monticello, NY, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Vassar Bros. Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 67.

The daughter of the late James Bickham Sr. and Ceola Armstead Bickham, she was born March 13, 1951 in Monticello, NY.

Marion attended the Monticello Central Schools and graduated from Monticello High School in 1969. After she was married she moved to Kingston, NY and she was employed at the Kingston Area Library for almost 20 years and also worked part-time overnight at UARC.  She moved back to Monticello, NY to care for her parents and also worked at The Sullivan County Board of Elections.  Marion loved the simple pleasures in life such as chatting and spending time with friends and family, baking, snacking and sipping her tea while watching her shows on the BBC Network or reading a book. She also enjoyed shopping, whether at a local store or online.

She is survived by her six children: Ryan (Nikita), Monica, Monique, Rena, Ronnell and MaVar; her grandchildren: Jarrett, LeNique, Jarrell, JaVar, Dorian, Mikea, Dylan, Ryan Jr., Adrian and Ceola; and a brother: James Bickham Jr. (Monica).

Her funeral service will be held on Monday, November 12 at 1:00 pm at the Bethlehem Temple Church, 93 Fairground Road in Monticello.  Viewing will be from 12:00 to 1:00pm at the church.

Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello NY; for additional information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com