Ella Bell Pickens Obituary
The family of Ella Bell Pickens (Anderson, South Carolina) announces her passing on October 7, 2026. Ella, born on June 14, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ella Bell Pickens or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Nathaniel Pickens; her parents, Bill Cunningham and Mary Alexander Cunningham; her son Paul Pickens; and her siblings, James Cunningham, Willie Melvin Cunningham, Maggie Jones and Rose Cunningham Foster Gibbs.
She is survived by: her children, Nathaniel Pickens, Jr. of Saugus, CA, David Pickens of Brunswick, GA, Michael Pickens of Powdersville, SC, Timothy Pickens of Panama City, FL, John Pickens (Stephanie) of Westerfield, CT, Daryl Pickens (Hope) of Charleston, Mary Bennett (Louis) of San Antonio, TX, Gwendolyn Williford of Anderson, SC, Eva Pickens of Anderson, SC, Teresa Pickens of Anderson, SC, Katharine Blakely (Barry) of Laurens, SC and Patricia Pickens of Anderson, SC; and her daughter-in-law JoAnn Pickens of Anderson, SC. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Westview Cemetery (502 Crescent Dr, Anderson, SC 29624).
