Mary Carol Pickett Whitaker, passed away on June 20, 2012. Born in 1942, raised in Fort Worth, Carol is survived by one brother: Phillip (Lupe); nephew: Tony (Penny) and niece: Amelinda. She was predeceased by her parents, Anne and M.J. (Doc) Pickett.
Carol was a member of ZTA sorority at both TCU and UT, where she graduated in 1964. After working as a teacher and counselor for 38 years, she retired in 2002. Carol valiantly fought colon cancer and associated complications – with no complaints – for nine years. With her uplifting and humorous outlook on life, she had a positive influence on all her friends who had the honor of knowing her, including her best friend and caretaker, Alef Pulley.
A celebration of Carol’s life will be held in the Hunters Creek Chapel at Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024, on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Carol’s memory may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center; Memorial Hermann Foundation; or to the charity of your choice.
