Janis Smith Pickering, 72, was born Mar. 18, 1951 and passed away Friday, July 21, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Edward Pickering; son, Shane Pickering; parents, Clarence E. and Barbara Doyle Smith; and sister-in-law, Cheryl Smith.
She is survived by her son, Trent Pickering and wife, Melissa; grandchildren, Darren Kade Pickering, Dillon Kory Pickering and, wife, Te’Ann Marie, Slade Pickering and wife, Ellise, Brody Pickering and Jacie Semien; four great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence “June Bug” Smith; sister, Joan Pickering; brother-in-law, Keith Pickering and sister-in-law, Cheryl Mitchell and husband, Rodney; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
The family received friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 24, at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, at Brushy Creek Baptist Church, 125 Brushy Creek Cemetery Rd., Merryville. Rev. Roy Hoosier officiated. Interment followed in Hyatt Cemetery in Fields.
Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
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