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Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Randy (Rita) Powell of Apison, Sandy (Donald) Pickett of Whitwell and Alisa (Eugene) Kilgore of Palmer; siblings, Mary (Eddie) Gilliam, Wilma (Jerome) Clark, John "Ed" (Mary Ann) Kilgore, Carol (Ronnie) Rhea; grandchildren, Donald (Paige) Pickett, II, Grace (Toby) Pickett Grayson, Kenny Powell, Mason (Madison) Kilgore, Marlee Kilgore, Morgan Kilgore; great grandchildren, Ainsley Pickett, Jake Pickett, Taylor Grayson Nunley and Tori Grayson; special niece, Shirley (Billy) McKissick; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends; honorary pallbearers, Kenny Powell, Morgan Kilgore and Jake Pickett; pallbearers, Donald Pickett, II, Mason Kilgore, Toby Grayson, Billy McKissick, Joey Powell and Aaron Morrison.
Family will receive friends 4PM-8PM, CDT, Friday, April 11, 2025.
Funeral Service 12PM, CST, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Roy Terry, Rev. Hershel Powell and Rev. Larry Meade officiating. Interment to follow at Whitwell Memorial Cemetery.
Share memories, photos and condolences at www.whitwellmemorialfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 423-658-7777
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