Dorothy L. Pickens, 76, of Washington, died at 9:05 a.m. Monday, December 7, 1998, in Washington Hospital, following surgery. Mrs. Pickens was a homemaker. On January 26, 1948, she married Donald R. Pickens, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Joseph G. Beaumariage of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; a brother, Harold "Bud" Wagner of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a granddaughter, Josie E. Beaumariage. Deceased are three sisters, Helen W. Chaney, Opal V. Smith and Esther Porter; and a brother, Charles E. Wagner. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, December 8, 1998Dorothy L. Pickens
Washington homemaker
She was born April 19, 1922, in Washington, a daughter of Peter J. and Blanche D. Wheeler Wagner.