Mary Ellen Pickering Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Ellen Pickering (Bradenton, Florida), born in Joplin, Missouri, who passed away on December 24, 2025 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ellen Pickering to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Mary Ellen leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her husband Austin Pickering; her parents, James Franklin Stewart and Lela Manning; and her brother Alfred Stewart. She is survived by: her son Kevin Pickering (Elaine). She is also survived by two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
