Mrs. Barbara Pickren
August 22, 1949 - February 13, 2021
On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Barbara Sue Pickren passed away peacefully at age 71 at home with her family by her side. Barbara was born on August 22, 1949 in Atlanta, GA to Waldo and Mary Ruth Wilkins. She graduated from Milton High School in Alpharetta, GA. She had an extensive career in the banking industry and retired from Renasant Bank in Alpharetta, GA. On June 11, 1971 she married Larry Wayne Pickren. They raised one son, Gregory Wayne (Dawsonville, GA), and one daughter, Kasey Leigh (Centennial, CO). Barbara loved gardening and spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Her compassionate spirit touched countless lives and she will be deeply missed. Barbara is preceded in death by her father, Waldo; her mother, Mary Ruth; and her sister, Sheila. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; her children, Greg (wife, Susan) and Kasey (partner, Billy); brothers, Ed Wilkins and Thomas Wilkins; one niece and two nephews. No services or visitation will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pruitt Health Hospice (www.pruittcares.org/general-donation) or the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (ocrahope.org).
On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Barbara Sue Pickren passed away peacefully at age 71 at home with her family by her side. Barbara was born on August 22, 1949 in Atlanta, GA to Waldo and Mary Ruth Wilkins. She graduated from Milton High School... View Obituary & Service Information