Elizabeth Wayne Pickett, 96, formerly of Columbia, died Friday, April 26, 2024 at 1:10 a.m. at the Hospice House in Bowling Green.
She was born February 9, 1928 in Green County, to the late Olie Atwell and Nettie Beulah Dawson Coffey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Colby Pickett; her sons-in-law, Charles Jones and Billy Grant; and the following siblings, Winfrey Coffey, Ray Coffey, Naoi Coffey, Gertrude Garrison and Kathleen Squires.
Wayne was a member of Columbia Baptist Church, a homemaker and enjoyed fishing and working with the garden produce, being the best of any cutting off corn.
Survivors include two daughters, Sue Grant of Columbia and Donna Jones of Auburn; four grandchildren, Rick Grant, Brad Grant, Becca Melloan and Jenna Haynes; three great-grandchildren, Colby, Emmie and Garrett; several other relatives and friends; including a special nephew, Carol Harmon.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 29, 2024 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Johnson officiating and burial in Orr Cemetery in Green County.
Casket bearers were Brian Melloan, Garett Melloan, Tommy Haynes, Henry Mast, Rick Grant and Colby Grant.
Honorary casket bearers were Harvey Mast, Marty Potter, Dale McCloud and Chuck Rogers.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
