Sandra Pickens

SANDRA PICKENS

A beautiful spirit, Sandra Applegate Pickens, left this earth for a pair of “sparkly shiny” angel wings on Thursday May 4, 2017. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by family and dear friends. Her memorial service will be held Sunday May 7, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Shaeffer’s Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Gillis officiating. and Rev. Curtis Bray assisting. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.

Sandra was the oldest of seven daughters born to the late Catherine and Harry Applegate of Columbus. She was unselfishly available for all of her family and friends through good and bad times, always providing kind straightforward advice as needed.

She leaves her loving husband Billy Pickens “former City of Columbus Police Chief”, her children: Lori and Jeff Young, Todd and Sherri Pennington, Laura Pickens and the late Tony Pennington, Jr.

Sisters:

Patricia and Gerry Moore, Pamela and DJ Leone, Donna and Brent Ayers, Robin and Bo Hall, Kim and Bubba Sansing, and the late Sherry Bell.

Grandchildren:

Marci and Shane Chapman and Courtney and Michael Castronovo, and Derek Barham

Great Grandchildren:

Anthony Chapman, Hayleigh Castronovo, Shayna Chapman, and Danity Chapman. <iframe id="tukios_player_512x330" allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/QKXF2SQWG5S996L9" width="512"></iframe>

Nieces & Nephews “that Sandra loved as her own” Randi Carter, Pam Shurbet, Lindsay Sheikh, Heather Haney, Conner Blanton, Douglas Bell, Scott Bell, Ronnie Bell, Jon Shurbet, Dom Leone, Michael Leone, Jason Leone, Ryan Haney, Tyler Redwood, Christopher Wharton, Adam Sansing, Joshua Sansing, and the late Leah Chancey, and numerous other great nieces and nephews.

Sandra touched the hearts of many in a special way with her wit and loving nature. She served Columbus for over 40 years as a registered nurse in various aspects. She worked for Birney Ellis, Columbus Hospital, BMH-GT, NMMC, Vineyard Court Nursing Home,

Bryan Foods, and Trinity Healthcare Center. Her legacy also includes time spent with various agencies, namely the Red Cross, VFW, Mississippi Nursing Association, and, and Police Wives Club. Sandra loved the outdoors and the sunshine. Boating, fishing, “fiddling” with her flowers, and antiquing were her passions outside of her family and work. She loved going to different beaches for fun and the Mississippi Gulf Coast for it’s entertaining “cha ching”

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association

P.O. Box 2178

Ridgeland, MS 39158

Or

Methodist Senior Services “Sunday Fund”

P.O. Box 1567

Tupelo, MS 38802

Or the charity of your choice