Mother Mabel Pickens Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Mother Mabel Pickens in Orlando, Florida. Mother, born on October 13, 1932 in Baxley, Georgia, passed away on September 27, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mother Mabel Pickens to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Kelley and Annie Mae Kelley. She is survived by: her grandchildren, Cornelius Cortez Floyd, Tacarey Knight and Joshua; her great grandchildren, Cornelius Cortez Floyd, Jr., Kristopher Keon Floyd, Cortarrious C. Floyd, Donell Knight, Amiyah Knight, Arianah Knight and J'khai Knight; her nieces and nephews, Devonne Givens, Jr. and Ailani Givens; her sisters, Julia Hunt of Orlando, Carolyn Dees of Orlando and Vernell Lollis of Kansas City, Missouri; her godchildren, Erica Walker, Quentin Walker, Mekhi Dillworth and Johnny Mitchell; her nieces, Barbara Kelley, Ann Smalls (Eddie), Sharon Kelley, Stephanie Williams, Emily "Niecey" Godwin, Tonja Graham (Willie), LaKisha (Randu), Tawanda, Briana Hampton and Monet Graham; and her children, Erik Olson and Karin Banks. She is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, dear friends, and her beloved church family.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church (4077 Prince Hall Blvd, Orlando, FL 32811). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
