COLUMBUS
Debbie Sue Pickett, 62, of Marion, Indiana, and formerly of
Columbus, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at her home. She
was born in Columbus on April 9, 1961, the daughter of James
Wesley Pickett and Frances Gertrude (Hagan) Pickett.
Debbie enjoyed making jewelry and keeping in touch with
family and friends. She was always there to help anyone in need.
She was an outdoor person who enjoyed swimming and fishing.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2023, at
Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Chris Rutan
officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in
Garland Brook Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will
begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday until the service at 1:00 p.m. Debbie
grieved the tragic loss of her son Travis and a special
remembrance will be held in conjunction with Debbie’s service.
Memorial contributions in memory of Debbie may be made to
the Bartholomew County Humane Society through the funeral
home.
Debbie is survived by her daughter, Kristi (partner, Brittany)
Cross; her partner, Beth Coffelt; brothers, James (Wanda)
Pickett, Mitch (Linda) Pickett and a sister, Sharon (Pat)
Chandler. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents; her son,
Travis Wayne Pickett; sister, Frances Marie Butler, and her
former husband and friend, Danny Wayne Cross.
You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle,
and send a message of condolence to Debbie’s family via the
funeral home website: www.jewllrittman.com
