Pickens, Lillian

Lillian May Pickens, age 98, of Midlothian, VA, died on January 11, 2008. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Sophie Bettinger Hamill. Lillian was a past member of the Eastern Star in New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her husband James A. Pickens on January 30, 1973. Lillian is survived by 2 children, James R. Pickens, Sr. and wife Carole, of Saint-Augustine, FL, June G. Heisch and husband Carl, of Midlothian, VA; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 5 great-great granddaughters, 1 great-great grandson, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 2 to 3 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 3 p.m. on her behalf. Mrs. Pickens will be transferred to Pettit-Davis Funeral Home in Rahway, NJ, where a visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Rahway Cemetery in Rahway, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com