Joyce Elizabeth Pickett

Joyce was born on September 25, 1932, in Dixon, Illinois, the eldest of two children born to Royal ‘Johnny’ Johnson, and Marguerite (Trotter) Johnson. Her sister, Carol, was born in 1936. The family lived in Dixon until the mid-1940’s when they moved to Woodland Park, Colorado, where she attended school.

In 1948 she married William Pickett, her husband of fifty-eight years. They lived in Hayden, Colorado for a while before returning to Woodland Park, where she worked at “Trotter’s Chicken Shop,” the family business. In the late 60’s they moved to Colorado Springs where they lived until 1977, when they moved to Peyton, CO, where they lived for the rest of their lives. They had seven children: Susan, David, Douglas, Dennis, Cathy, Dwight and Donald.

Joyce was an avid reader throughout her life, and she also liked to knit, grow flowers and care for her cats and any strays that happened along.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William (2006); sister, Carol (2021); and two sons, Douglas (1977), and Dennis (2022).

Joyce is survived by her daughters, Susan (Elvin) of Visalia, CA, and Cathy (Tim) of Dallas, GA; and three sons, David (Linda) of Ellicott, CO, Dwight (her caregiver of many years) of Peyton, CO, and Donald (Carey) of Limon, CO; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was greatly loved by all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.

Cremation is planned, followed by a private memorial service.