Ernestine Pickett, age 62 ( South Pittsburgh, TN), spouse of George W. Pickett (deceased) and loving mother of Libby, J.J., and Mit, departed this life on March 11, 2017, at Erlanger Hospital due to a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Christine Elliott and father, Willie Robinson.
Ernestine was a very kind, loving and spiritual woman who attended church frequently. She was also an avid gardener with a true "green" thumb, who enjoyed her plants. She also truly loved her family and friends, and constantly concerned herself with their well-being.
She leaves behind a host of relatives to cherish her memories including brothers: Charles Elliott (Scottsboro, AL), Louis "Tap" Kelly (Scottsboro, AL) Howard Kelly (Louisville, KY): Sisters, Mamie Kelly (Scottsboro, AL) Betty Kelly (Chattanooga, TN), Gloria Kelly (Chattanooga, TN), Edna Kelly (Chattanooga, TN), and Leon, Levirgil, and Calvin Kelly, all deceased: Grandchildren, Jaylen Pickett (Chattanooga, TN), Jordan Pickett (Ft. Olgethorpe, GA), Jade Remmel (Kennesaw, GA), Halle and Nicholas Robinson (Detroit, MI); Great Aunt Mary Kelly (South Pittsburg, TN), along with a host of nieces and nephews who she loved very much.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2017, from 1PM-2PM, with the funeral commencing at 2PM-3PM. The Rev. Miles Bivins will be officiating the ceremony. Ernestine and George will be interned together at the Chattanooga National Cemetery at a later date to be determined.
The Pickett family sincerely thanks each and every one of you for your prayers and your involvement in sending Ernestine home to be with The Lord.
Arrangements by Jasper Memorial Funeral Home (423) 942-7777.
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