Emma Mae Pickett, 85, of Scott City, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at Jefferson City Manor Care Center in Jefferson City, Mo.
She was born May 8, 1920, at Fornfelt, daughter of George and Rosena Wilhemina Meinz Wylder. She and Herbert Lowell Pickett were married Feb. 5, 1941, at Benton, Mo. He died Aug. 10, 1997.
Pickett was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church in Scott City.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry Pickett of Willis, Va., Dale Pickett of Jefferson City; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel, with the Rev. Don Kuehle officiating. Burial will be in Lightner Memorial Cemetery in Scott City.
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