CHESAPEAKE – Michele Pickens, 64, died November 16, 2019. Michele was born in Jacksonville, FL to late Charles and Phyllis Henrickson-Mills Cross. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Michele enjoyed quilting, and caring for her family and others.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 43 years, Donald L. Pickens; children, Anthony L. Pickens and his wife Melissa of Chesapeake, and Joshua A. Pickens and his wife Michelle of Richmond; sisters, Vicki Dray of Virginia Beach, Robin Spruill of Chesapeake, and Kim Davis of Lexington, NC; step-mother, Betty Cross of Eastern Shore; grandsons, Keagan, Caleb and Liam Pickens; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 14, at 9:00 am the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 412 Scarborough Dr, Chesapeake, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org). Please express condolences to the family below.
Past Services
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Saturday December 14, 2019
9:00 am
Sister Cruise 2018
I love you friend.
I met Michele at the Y in water aerobics class. We bonded instantly, we were both quilters and could talk about anything. If I skipped a class she would call and sing a message for me. I told her I was keeping them until I could make a greatest hit album.
It was such a shock to hear she was gone but I played her hits and they stuck in my head. I knew she was still with me. Know that I you her too.
I was truly saddened when I saw that Michele was no longer with us! I have known her through Chesapeake Public School activities for 25 years. Her dedication to kids and making sure they were motivated to read, went above what most parents, let alone a volunteer, would do! Even after her children were long gone from the system, her presence was felt through her committed, volunteer spirit! She will be truly missed!
The world has lost a special person, remembering fondly, her “Surf’s Up, dudes!” bellow to get the household moving on a beautiful beach morning….to her “Know that I love ya” message with every encounter….our hearts are full. Peace dear cousin, you are gone, too soon. Love, Cousin Roberta
Vicki, I was so sorry to hear of your sister’s death. I know she will be missed. Just know that you are in my thoughts.
Anthony and family, my heart goes out to you all. It is such a bitter sweet time. Hard to temporarily say goodbye but find peace that our Lord Jesus is on his throne and your mom is resting with him. Praise Jesus we will be reunited again. May you feel Gods presence and his love through this very difficult time.
Michele, it was a shock to hear of you passing, Our water class will never be the same with out you. You are a special Angel and God is smiling knowing you are there with him.
What a wonderful sister you are! I will miss our talks. You will always be with me. I’m so happy we had our “peppermint patty” time. Give my love to mom and dad, along with everyone else you hang with now. Know that I love you!
Michele, “My Belle, these are words that go together we’ll…” I love you more than you could have ever known! Thank you for our many sister moments. Life will not be the same! Give my Buck a hug and kiss, as well as Mom and Dad!