Paragould – Mrs. Wanda Mae Pickle, 80, passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2024 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
Mrs. Pickle was born on January 10, 1944 at Monette to the late Elbert and Parthena Emagene Thompson Burks. She lived in Renton, WA for 60 years and was formerly of the Dixie community near Lake City. She was a homemaker, loved fishing, playing pinochle and going on cruises and was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church.
Mrs. Pickle is survived by her loving husband, Leslie R. Pickle; one son, Rob (Susie) Pickle of Las Vegas, NV; two sisters: Mary (Bob) Caldwell of Lake City and Linda Byers of Paragould; and a nephew, Justin Byers of Paragould.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ann Hafer; brother-in-law, Gaylon Hafer; a niece, Beth Hafer; brother-in-law, Dennis Byers and her husband’s parents, Raymond and Ruby Pickle.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro with Rev. Albert Mullins officiating. Burial will follow in the Keller’s Chapel Cemetery.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Thomas Johnson, Doug Johnson, Don Johnson, Justin Byers, Eddie Flynn and Mike Bishop.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
The family request lasting memorials to the Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 3329 Hwy 135 South, Lake City, AR 72437 or a charity of your choice.