Loretta Ann Pickens Obituary
We bid farewell to Loretta Ann Pickens of Hopedale, Ohio, born in Barnesville, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 28, 2024 at the age of 83. Loretta touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Loretta Ann Pickens to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Benjamin D. Ramsey and Roberta B. Burns Ramsey; her husband Clyde Pickens, Jr.; her brother K. Joseph Ramsey; and her stepgranddaughter Regina Whitman.
She is survived by: her children, Ray James Pickens (Margaret) of Hopedale, Janice Williamson (Mark) of New Philadelphia, Julie Zobenica of Jewett, Jill Valdinger (Jim) of Scio, Jodi Rentsch (Ed) of Scio and Jaci Harding (Richard) of New Philadelphia; her grandchildren, Marci Pickens, Ashton Rentsch (Justin), Alexandria Williamson (Austyn Porter), Derrick Zobenica (Joann), Amanda Zobenica, Tyler Valdinger, Bryant Valdinger (Katie), Brandon Pettit (Lindsey), Dana Pettit (Amy), Zachary Rentsch (Ashley), Cael and Cole Harding; and her brother Michael Ramsey (Patricia) of Bend. She is also survived by sixteen great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison County 4-H Endowment Fund.
