Debbie Sue Pickett
April 9, 1961 ~ July 7, 2023
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
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so sorry 2 hear about debbie kristi’s mother jesus loves u ❤️
I miss her so much I just talked to July 5. I miss Travis more and more everyday, but I’m glad they’re together in heaven…
RIH Travis and Debbie! I miss my best friend but I know they’re together in heaven and are still watching and loving all of us from heaven!
The Nelson Street Wesleyan Church purchased the Adoration Casket Spray for the family of Debbie Sue Pickett.
Mom I will love you forever and always give me my love and life as a friend and a beautiful woman and I will make you happy me and Brittany Oliver will make you happy in heaven looking down at your family and friends you left behind
I remember all those memories I will never forget how much of a heart you had even though we didn’t talk much through the years I will always and forever have love for you and my little brother Travis my you both be at peace and dance forever 💗
R.I.P Debbie! I’m so sorry for your loss Kristi…. sending my love and prayers your way sis! 🙏
Many memories…I spent so much time with you .as I told you many times I thought of you as a 3rd Mother figure!I love you and know your heart was thoroughly broken…it’s my prayer it’s been restored and made whole!I will pray the rest of my life for Kristi but believe you all are watching over her!You will be kept dear to our hearts and sincerely missed!Thank you my sweet Aunt for always being there with understanding and always willing to listen and care!If You’re with our loved ones as I have to believe you are ..Tell them how much they’re loved and missed…You also We will miss!Love you so much!
You are such a sweet and beautiful soul my dear Aunt and we’re there for me in times of need without fail!So many memories and a genuine love we all had for each other!We grew up so close through the years til we were separated by distance..Yet love abounds and forever remains Our life is temporary.for a time and season and for the passing through.More important that our family reunite s inultimately in our forever Home in heaven.We hold you in our hearts and memories until we make our way back to you!Fly high until we meet again at our journeys END! .I love you so much and will miss you dearly!hug ,kiss and hold our loved ones just a little bit longer.As I believe you will be watching over Kristi I will STILL be praying for her! ❤️ I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH TRAVIS &I WONT STOP MISSING YOU UNTIL I SEE YOUR FACE AND HOLD YOU IN MY ARMS!I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU COULD POSSIBLY KNOW!!!
I love you aunt Debbie i shared alot of good memories with you all growing up but I know when it’s time we will all be together again now ur flying high with the rest of the loved ones up there I’m jealous now u guys watch over us down here cause we still in this crazy world you all are most definitely missed and loved I’ll see you all again when that time comes…I love you & you’ll always in my heart! let the family up there know I said hi & I miss them to the moon and back!! Rip aunt Debbie I love you! & I’m praying for you Beth & Kristi I can only imagine the hurt yu guys are going through right now but take care & dont cry to much cause she’s watching over you guys so take care when it’s ur time you will be together again until then make her proud she loves you! Rip Aunt. You’ll never b forgotten but most definitely will be missed by many!!!!’
Sending our deepest condolences to Art, Wanda, and all those hurting by this loss. Many prayers and healing to you. Love always from Chris and Kim Brooks
Mom it’s hard out here with out you with me and being alone and I have to grow up a lot more I just wanted to say it is been 3 years ago for the time you passed away and I really just want to tell you I really miss you so much and love you so much more I wish I could have done you better talk to you better and respect you a lot more than I did I really love you so much and miss you so much more