Theresa M. Pickett, age 95, of Crossville, passed away on July 24, 2023. She was born Sept 14, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA. to the late Joseph and Mary Ondick Suder. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her years of entertaining as an officer’s wife. She kept herself busy with family and hobbies, such as ceramics and crocheting. All new babies in the family had a few pairs of her famous booties. She was always up for a game of Yahtzee or Uno, with whoever came to visit. Some of her favorite times were spent at Fair Park Senior Center in Crossville, where she made many friends, and enjoyed her time, playing bingo and participating in various events.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years: Gene; sister: Pauline; and son: Gene Junior. She was the beloved mother to Mary Jean (Douglas) Mione, Linda Pickett, Joseph Pickett, Theresa (James) Thomas, and Carolann (Tim) Faulkner. She adored and doted on her 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on her birthday, Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Hood Funeral Home in Crossville. The family will receive friends the day of the service from 3 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
