Ada Pickering

Ada Cecile Dordan Pickering, 100 years old, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on March 20, 1921, passed way on August 12, 2021, in Bossier City, Louisiana. She was the daughter of William Henry and Ellen Dordan.

She is survived by her three children: Jane “Cookie” Ellen Hardwick, William George Pickering, and wife Glenna, and Michael Terrel Pickering. Grandchildren: Brad Pickering, and wife Connie, Jason Hardwick and wife Kelly, Mandy Lennon and husband Philip, Susan Singleton and husband Ryan, Mark Pickering and wife Rebecca, Kevin Pickering and wife Mary Ann. Great-grandchildren: Logan Hardwick, Kinsli Houck, Ryan Vella, Fayth Hardwick, Keaton Pickering, Addison Pickering, Sydney Singleton, Jax Hardwick, Pierce Lennon, Cassidy Singleton, Charlotte Pickering, Joseph Pickering, Benjamin Pickering and Lorelei Pickering.

She is preceded in death by her parents W. H. Dordan and Ellen Dordan, husband George Revell Pickering, sister Margaret Campbell.

Ada, also known as Mamaw or Mamaw 2, was loved beyond measure. Her family was her life and they cherished her tremendously. Those who knew her, knew she lived an amazing life and adored her as well.

Visitation will be held at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home in Shreveport on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. with a service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Officiant will be Bro. Donald Vercher. Pallbearers: Brad Pickering, Jason Hardwick, Ryan Singleton, Mark Pickering, Philip Lennon, and Logan Hardwick.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the American Diabetes Association.