MARY FRANCIS BATOM

Mary Francis Batom entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 93. She was a native of York, AL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary attended Sumter County School System, and she was church mother of Second Mt. Bethel Baptist Church and president of Pastor’s Aide. Devoted wife of the late Ellis Batom. Beloved mother of Bonnie S. (Rev. Herman, Jr.) Marshall, and the late Rickey Batom. Stepmother of Barbara Mathias, Carolyn Blackman, and the late Betty Lewis, Ellis and James Batom. Grandmother of Tyisha Marshal, Kendrick, (Kenya) Marshall, Sr., Monica (Demieko) Morris, Herman (Tiffany) Marshall, III, Thurston (Beverly) Marshall, Alicia Batom, and Vaughn (Jessica) Tobias. Daughter of the late Tom Sturdivant, Sr. and Fannie Mae Sturdivant. Sister of the late Tom Sturdivant, Jr., Myrtle (Yank) Tidmore, Ethel Lee Sturdivant, and Obe Sturdivant. Aunt of the late Margie and Leona Sturdivant, and Junior Tidmore. Sister in law of the late Mary Sturdivant, also survived by 18 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives, and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of  Second Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, New Home Ministries, and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at New Home Ministries 1616 Robert C. Blake Sr Dr. New Orleans, LA, on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Samuel R. Blakes Host Pastor / Pastor Quinton Washington officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time. Internment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery-New Orleans, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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