Annette Givens Picker

Annette Givens Picker obituary

Annette Givens Picker

Annette Picker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory - Fort Walton Beach on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Annette Givens Paulk-Picker passed away at home on September 29, 2025. Annette was born on April 1, 1935 in Dothan, Alabama.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Vera Mae Battles (Givens); her father, Rufus Givens; and her stepmother, Lucille Watson.

Annette is survived by her loving daughter, Caron Davis; brother, Billy Gene Givens (Brenda); her beloved grandson, Aaron; nieces, Terri Parnell, Sonya Cope, and Laura Hamilton; much loved niece, Barbara McWhirter (Richard); great-granddaughter, Tristin Davis; friend and sister in Christ for 45 years, Myra Estabrook.

Annette retired from Eglin Federal Credit Union, and she loved her church, Live Oak, located in Crestview, Florida. Annette spent all of her spare time with her family. She also enjoyed spending time in her garden as well as praying and speaking with the Lord.

The family gives a special thanks to Peoples Hospice and are very grateful to for all the help they gave.

Arrangements and services are under the care of Davis Watkins Funeral Home.

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