Mildred "Denise" Pickering

Mildred “Denise” Pickering, age 63 of Chuckey, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Denise spent many years as an employee of PlusMark. She found great joy in gardening for as long as her health allowed and cherished quiet moments sitting on her porch swing with her beloved chicken, Henny Penny. Above all, she held her family close to her heart and took deep pride in the lives they built.

She is survived by her daughter Ashley Pickering; her son Rocky Pickering and his girlfriend Kaitlyn Edwards; grandchildren Keaton Pickering-Smith, Aiden Guerassio, Alex Guerassio, and Emma Guerassio; her siblings Naomi (Harley) Greene, Becky (Bobby) Young, Lois Jones, and Joe (Betty) Jennings; her aunts Jean Rice and Dean Mitchell; her very special friend Phyllis Anderson; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Denise was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Luke and Margaret Jennings; her grandson Jacob Pickering-Guerassio; her brothers Eddie Jennings and David Jennings; her half-sisters Juanita Seaton, Shelby Mathes, Louise Crum, and Pauline Holt; her half-brother Leland “Bud” Jennings; several aunts and uncles; and her special friend Nadine Haire.