Kathryn Pickering

7/25/1957 – 01/23/2015

On January 23, 2015 at the age of 57, Kathy went to be with our Lord after a courageous and long, hard-fought battle with breast cancer.

Kathy was born on July 25, 1957 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to parents James (Jim) and Mary Landers. Due to her father’s career requirements, Kathy lived in many places throughout the country during her childhood. After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a Finance degree, Kathy had a successful career working in Executive Benefits for several large oil and gas companies across the country. In 1994, she decided to change careers and attended the South Texas College of Law. Like all challenges she faced during her life, Kathy strived to be the best. She graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1997. She then enjoyed a very meaningful and rewarding career as an Estate Planning Attorney with Betty T. Adkins and Associates, retiring in October of 2014.

Kathy enjoyed time spent with her beloved collie dogs, Haley and Sandie.

She was much loved by her husband of more than 17 years, John V. Pickering, and her family and many close friends and clients. Please remember the joy and love that Kathy brought to so many people.

Kathy is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Landers. She is survived by her husband, John; her father and step-mother, James and Jan Landers; her sister and brother-in-law, Susan and James Massaro; nephew and wife, Steve and Christa Massaro; niece, KC Massaro; and nephew and wife, Danny and Amanda Massaro; and other family members including her mother-in-law, Vicky Pickering, and sisters-in-law, Lisa Rees and Paula Robinson and their families, as well as many other friends.

Kathy was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church during her life.

The family would like to thank MD Anderson and Memorial Hermann Hospice for the care given to Kathy.

A reception will be held on the evening of 1/26/2015 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home at 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079.

A Memorial Service for Kathy will be held on 1/27/2015 at 10: a.m. at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home to celebrate Kathy’s wonderful life.