Hazel Louise Pickens

Hazel “Claire” Louise Pickens, 84 of Lakeland FL, died Nov 6, 2014, where she passed away peacefully with her family. Hazel was born in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of James Eustace Gaston and Ruby Gaston.

Hazel worked at Headley Insurance Company of Lakeland, FL until retirement. She also worked at Bow Hunters Supply of Vienna, WV, Pick’s Archery of Davisville, WV, and Wood County Schools of Parkersburg, WV. Hazel’s greatest joys in life were her family and friends, going out to eat, shopping, and taking rides.

Survivors include, Dana Pickens (Phyllis), Regina Bryant (Freddie) and Annie Owens of Parkersburg, WV, Michael Pickens (Debbie) of Walker, WV, Mark Pickens (Donna) of Groveland, FL, Vickie Kittle and Shari Headley (Scott) of Lakeland, FL, and daughter-in-law Jenny. She is also survived by brothers and sisters Clifford Gaston (Helen) of TX, Linda Wagner (Tim) of FL, Dayton Gaston (Mildred), Phyllis Johnson (Ray) of WV, and sister in laws Margaurite Gaston of TX and Nellie Gaston of WV. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Pickens, a son Larry Pickens, a daughter Laura Headley, brothers Edgel Gaston and Burl Gaston, sisters Polly Gaston Baker and Peggy Gaston Carez Cooper.

Services will be Thursday 1:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Brown officiating. Visitation will be Thursday 11:00 AM until time of service. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family would like to give a special thanks to Home Instead Senior Care, Cornerstone Hospice and Dr. Donna Stone of Watson Clinic of Lakeland FL.

Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.sunsetparkersburg.com.