of Granger, IN
August 6, 1923 - December 9, 2010
Jean Pickens, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior in South Bend, Indiana on Thursday, December 9, 2010 surrounded with the infinite love and respect of her family. The only daughter and the youngest of Annie Barnett Hicks and Grover Cleveland Hicks four children, Mrs. Pickens was born in Kensett, Arkansas on Monday, August 6, 1923. On Thursday, December 28, 1939, she wed Clell Watson Pickens, the love of her life with whom she was married for 52 years. Part of the 'greatest generation', as her husband served his country in the US Army stationed in Germany, she served in a Munitions Factory supporting the war effort. Having displayed a model work ethic her entire life, Mrs. Pickens retired from Swifts Premium Meat Packing Company of East St. Louis, Illinois and was a proud Union Member. In addition, she was Member of the Eastern Star, Searcy Chapter. Mrs. Pickens greatest work was her labor of love. A tremendous example as caregiver to everyone who needed help, she nursed family members and loved ones through life and death.
Mrs. Pickens, the matriarch of her family, is preceded in death by her husband, her son-in-law, Denny Waid and great grandson, Maxwell Foley Ramstrom. She is survived by daughters, Doris Pickens Foley (Tom) and Joan Waid; grandchildren, Michael A. Foley (Allen), Elizabeth Ann Felten (Doug), Rebecca Foley Ramstrom (Todd), Shannon Waid Kitzrow (Ben), Christopher Waid (Trisha); great-grandchildren, Joel Felten, Anna Felten, Brayden Waid, Levi Waid, Savannah Ramstrom, Ella Ramstrom and Bryce Kitzrow.
Visitation will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Pickens Chapel Church in Letona, Arkansas. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm at the Pickens Chapel Church with interment following the services. The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to centerforhospice.org or strokeassociation.org.
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13 Condolence(s)
Jerry Daniel
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sorry for our loss, but thinking about Heaven's gain! Sorry too that I can't be with you all in Arkansas to pay my respects in person. But I'm musing this day of remembrance about the grand reunion going on in Heaven too -- and wondering if Jean's giving my Mom a permanent like she did so many times past in your kitchen back in Venice while they catch up on everything together!
Bud Koelker
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Doris, Joanie & family, I'm very sorry for your lose. I remember both your mom and dad to be very kind and genorous people. My mom and dad spoke of them often in glowing terms, and how they had missed them as neighbors....
Diana Stolze
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Dear Joan, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of our youth and visiting at your house and your mom and grandma. May the Lord send you peace and comfort at this time.
Diana
Barb Kutz
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Joan and Doris - So sorry to read about the passing of your mom. Hope your memories will always be filled with good times. Lots of good memories of people and things from Venice. May God comfort you and bless you and your families at this time.
puent
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Greg and I (Pat) were sorry to hear about your mother and hope your remaining family are doing well. We talk about the "old" times in Venice often. We just wanted to send our condolences to your family.
Fern (Johnson) Boker
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Dear Doris and Tom,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavment.
God Bless,
Fern and Tom Boker
Sandy Penny (Duboise)
Monday, December 13, 2010
Dear Joan, it's been years since we've seen each other, but I wanted you to know that I treasure the memories of you and your family from childhood. I am so sorry for your loss. Please feel free to contact me if you like. Sending you love, encouragement and best wishes.
Jo Ann Fuller Brand
Sunday, December 12, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. May your memories bring you peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Ina Mae Ponce
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Doris & Tom, we think and pray for you and your mother. Times like this are so very hard and painful. You guys took such good care of both your mothers. Please accept our deepest condolences. Ina Mae and Bob Ponce
Christine Rumpf Dorsen
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Doris & Joan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. May God's love comfort you.
Becky Schaffner Lipchik
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Doris and Tom, Joan. I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Curt DuBoise
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Doris and Joan,I am so sorry for your loss,I remember your Mother and Father as being very kind and loving people,I know the pain and loss that you feel.But God will heal and comfort,you in your time of need. Curt DuBoise
Sally Harris
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Doris & Tom,
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Pickens. You took such good care of her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be in touch. Sally