Barbara Avery Obituary
Born May 16, 1932 in Poughkeepsie NY to Viola and Patrick Avery. She grew up in Mount Vernon NY and attended Evander Childs High School and Pratt Institute. In October 1953 Barbara married Herbert Pickraum, traveled the world and had her four children. After over 20 years of marriage, Barbara enjoyed her life and lived on her own terms as a homemaker, devoted Mother, daycare director, seamstress and artist. She will be remembered for her contagious laughs, all of her great stories and enormous heart.
In the words of Barbara
In lieu of flowers and gifts the family requests donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Barbara loved her children and grandchildren. She would do anything for them.
Arrangements by Lumen Cremation, 7978 Coley Davis Road, Suite:101, Nashville, Tn, 37221
Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
355 East Main St. 7978 Coley Davis Rd - Suite 101 (Nashville, TN 37, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Make a Donation
in Barbara Avery's name
People and places connected with Barbara
Recent Obituaries
How to support Barbara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Barbara Avery's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
