Pickering, Anita Jeanette “Annie/Nita”, 65, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022. A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Harvest Community Church, 8340 W 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67209. Come as you are in casual, comfortable attire.
Annie is survived by husband of 37 years, Brent Pickering; daughter, Erika Pickering; son, Dylan (Kellie) Pickering; grandchildren, Carleigh Rose, Jakob, Geneva, Heidi, Mason, and Waylon; sister, Donna Coltrane and many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She reunites in Heaven with her mother, Jeanie Rutz, and son, Jason Lies.
Annie never met a stranger and made dozens of friends along her path from her days as a para at Buckner Elementary, to her years at West Rubber Stamp, to nearly 20 years of planning and executing weddings and events after she and Brent purchased Nativity Pines in 2001. She loved the sun and the water and enjoyed many years alongside friends at Fox Lake Club and then going on several Caribbean cruises. She hated winter and loved nothing more than having her toes in white sand and blue water.
The family would like to thank the staff at Wesley Woodlawn ER and Phoenix Home Care & Hospice for their rapid response and compassionate care during Annie’s short stay.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial donation be made to:
Circle Benton Elementary
350 Kansas St, Benton, KS 67017.
Please make checks payable to USD 375 and notate Annie Pickering Memorial/CBE in the notes.
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