Celebrating the life of
Carolyn Pickens
June 15, 1933 - June 28, 2009
Carolyn Pickens
SAVANNAH, Carolyn Pickens, 76, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, June 28, 2009. She was born in Dunbar, WV and graduated from Dunbar High School. She raised her family in Ravenswood, WV until moving to her adopted hometown of Savannah in 1969. She was a longtime employee of Belk at Oglethorpe Mall in the shoe department. Although she worked at Belk, her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her true career. She was lovingly known as "Mo" within the family. Shortly after moving to Savannah she committed her life to Christ. She was a dedicated member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church for many years before moving to Isle of Hope and joining Skidaway Island Baptist Church. While at Windsor, she served as a Sunday school teacher, in the Stephens ministry and in missions. Through their faith and example, she and Gene led all four of their children to Christ. While her family is heartbroken, they rejoice with certainty that she now has a new body and is rejoicing with Jesus.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Gene Pickens; Daughters Sherri Goodman Jeff, Sandi Alderman Tom, Jill Evans Hal and her son Steve Pickens Heather; Eleven Grand children, Jaime Tift, Brent Goodman, Trae Alderman, Caroline Freeman, Aimee McDonald, Brett Evans, Erica Evans, Bryce Evans, Jonathan Pickens, Jessica Pickens, and Joshua Pickens, and Seven great-grandchildren. Carolyn was the oldest child of Arnold and Jean Smith.
Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Interment will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family wants to extend a special thanks to Gail Buttress-Doyle. She was a cool cup of water from God and gave much love, care and comfort for which the family is eternally grateful.
Sandi and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I have been praying for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. In Christ's Love, Jo Anne
- Jo Anne Henries Brooks, Waycross, GA
Dear Sherri and family, I know you rest in the comfort that your Mom has gone home to perfection with God but our time on this earth without them is difficult. Enjoy the memories and I pray you are surrounded by God's peace. Love, Melodie
- Melodie M. Moore, Savannah, GA
STEVE, Gracie and I share your time of grief and sorry.May the blessing our Lord be with you and family during this time. the Johnson's
- LC & Gracie Johnson, Duluth, GA
Dear Gene and Family, What a blessing to have known and worked with Carolyn during our years at Windsor Forest Baptist. She always had a smile and kind word, even as pain took over her body....I will remember her faith, strength and joy that she found in our Lord. Jeannie Gilreath-Barron
- Jeannie Gilreath-Barron, Savannah, GA
Grief is but for a moment. Praise God that life with Him is for eternity. He is our hope. We will be praying for you as you work through the grief and other issues that always seem to pop up. In Christ, Rachel for the Schmidts
- Rachel Schmidt, Brooklet, GA
Gene, and family, I was sadden to hear your news. You are in our hearts and prayers. I'm sure Carolyn and 'Sweetheart' will have a lot of catching up to do. I also know that she will be so, so missed by all of you. God bless you, Paula and John Poppell
- Paula Poppell, Savannah, GA
Although we're unable to express our condolences to you personally due to Turner's illness, we'd like to say how much we thought of Carolyn and the family. We were friends and neighbors for a number of years and have many fond memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- The Baker's, Savannah, GA
Sandi and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I have been praying for your comfort and peace during this difficult time. In Christ's Love, Jo Anne
- Jo Anne Henries Brooks, Waycross, GA
Dear Sherri and family, I know you rest in the comfort that your Mom has gone home to perfection with God but our time on this earth without them is difficult. Enjoy the memories and I pray you are surrounded by God's peace. Love, Melodie
- Melodie M. Moore, Savannah, GA
STEVE, Gracie and I share your time of grief and sorry.May the blessing our Lord be with you and family during this time. the Johnson's
- LC & Gracie Johnson, Duluth, GA
Dear Gene and Family, What a blessing to have known and worked with Carolyn during our years at Windsor Forest Baptist. She always had a smile and kind word, even as pain took over her body....I will remember her faith, strength and joy that she found in our Lord. Jeannie Gilreath-Barron
- Jeannie Gilreath-Barron, Savannah, GA
Grief is but for a moment. Praise God that life with Him is for eternity. He is our hope. We will be praying for you as you work through the grief and other issues that always seem to pop up. In Christ, Rachel for the Schmidts
- Rachel Schmidt, Brooklet, GA
Gene, and family, I was sadden to hear your news. You are in our hearts and prayers. I'm sure Carolyn and 'Sweetheart' will have a lot of catching up to do. I also know that she will be so, so missed by all of you. God bless you, Paula and John Poppell
- Paula Poppell, Savannah, GA
Although we're unable to express our condolences to you personally due to Turner's illness, we'd like to say how much we thought of Carolyn and the family. We were friends and neighbors for a number of years and have many fond memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- The Baker's, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
