Marilyn M. Pickens Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marilyn M. Pickens of Wheeler, Illinois, born in Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on February 1, 2021, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Burton and Georgia Burton (Robinson); her siblings, Phyllis Rogers, Earl Wayne Burton and Ralph "Sonny" Burton; and her son-in-law Alan Dale Milliman.
She is survived by: her husband Ernest Thornton "Buck" Pickens of Wheeler; her children, Christine Milliman of West Liberty, Illinois, Jenni Ervin (Roger) of Hidalgo, Illinois, Gregory T. Pickens (Doris Jane) of Jasper and Stanley Pickens (Tracey) of Morrison; and her sister Jacqueline Blair of Port Townsend. She is also survived by 12 Grandchildren – 24 Great-grandchildren and 3 Great-great grandchildren.
In loving memory of Marilyn, memorials may be made to the C. A. N. Memorial Foundations and mailed to the family. The Craig Allen Nester Memorial Foundation was founded to help Jasper County residents, care givers, and family members who are dealing with an Autism Diagnosis.
