Carol Dotie Pickens

Carol Dotie Pickens was born on November 6, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a member of Saint Jude Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Southern University with a master’s degree in 
education. She was a loving and dedicated first grade teacher for 43 years and called Magnolia Woods Elementary School home. Her hobbies included collecting teddy bears, reading, watching TV, shopping on QVC, spending time with grandchildren, gardening, and going on 
bus trips with her best friend, Lynn Tucker. 

She departed this life on Thursday, May 23, 2024. She was a resident of Sterling Place Nursing Home.

She leaves to cherish her memory, husband Charles Pickens, one daughter Allison Pickens Bowers (Bryan), two sons Bryan Pickens (Tiffany), and Brandon Pickens; 
grandchildren; Alexis, Mercedes, Bre’anna, Shelby and Kylee; two great grandchildren Anthony and Andrew, one sister Wynonia Cyprain, and numerous relatives and 
friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Juanita Dotie; two brothers, Horne, Roscoe Jr.; and two sisters, Joyce and Paula.

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