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Carol Pickett Obituary

NICHOLASVILLE - Carol Elaine Pickett, 69, wife of Paul Ray Pickett, died July 6, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. Carol was born July 3, 1945, daughter of Annabelle and the late Stanley Garrison, she attended school in Harrison County and the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. Carol worked for St. Joseph Hospital for 29 years, enjoyed playing the piano, listening to music, cooking and taking care of her family. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church where shewas a member of the choir and taught a children's class for several years. Additional survivors include a daughter and her husband, Lisa Carol and James Culp, a stepdaughter, Martina Pickett, stepsons, Duane (Suzanne) Pickett and Shane Pickett, step grandchildren, Colin and Dylan Pickett, a sister Joyce (John) Gillispie, several beloved mephews and their families. Services will be 11am Wednesday at Lighthouse Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 4-8pm at the church. Bearers will be James Culp, John Gillispie, Jon David, Craig and Brian Gillispie and Greg Giles. Online guestbook and video at www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jul. 8, 2014.

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Eric and Nancy Wall

July 13, 2014

We have had the pleasure of being neighbors with Carol for over a decade, she was a wonderful Christian and a beautiful person. We will miss her.

Tonja Williams

July 10, 2014

I had the honor and privilege to work with Carol. She never failed to greet me with a smile and such a sweet hello. Carol was always willing to help in whatever way she could. She had a true servant's heart and this world was a much better place with her in it.

Rose Patrick

July 9, 2014

Carol was always one of my favorite colleagues at Saint Joseph. Always a kind word and servant's heart to assist everyone.

Tonya Brock

July 9, 2014

I am so saddened by this news. I have worked with Carol for seventeen years. She was always a polite, respectful and approachable person with such a kind soul. You were such a blessing to many of us. She will be greatly missed by her work family at Saint Joseph. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kathy May

July 8, 2014

She was a true treasure. A remarkable lady. She always had a smile and a kind word and was one of the most efficient people I've ever met. She truly lived by example! She will be missed, and my deepest sympathy and prayers go to her family.

Di Boyer

July 8, 2014

On behalf of the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation please accept our sincere sympathy. Carol was a beloved member of the Saint Joseph Family and will be missed by all.

Melissa Gregory

July 8, 2014

Love my "Mama" Carol so much and will miss her. Heaven gained the best of the best, for sure. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Lisa and family.

Jimmy and Helen Eakins

July 8, 2014

Carol was a wonderful Christian woman. We feel very honored to have known her. She played the piano for our wedding in 1998. Prayers for all the family. May you all find peace and comfort in all the memories you have of times spent with her and that she was saved and in Heaven now and we that are saved will see her again.

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