Mrs. Robbie L. Pickett, 88, passed away on Thursday, September 05, 2013 at Lexington Place in Nacogdoches.
She was born on August 31, 1925 in Nacogdoches to parents, Matt David Coats and Essie Arlene Lee Coats.
Robbie is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Thomas Wayne Pickett, Kenneth Paul Pickett; sister, Lavern Justice; and niece, Kay Upchurch. She is survived by her loving husband, Archie Pickett; brother, Charles Coats of Nacogdoches; daughter-in-law, Karen Pickett of Garland; nieces, Charla Sparks of Nacogdoches and Cathy Ramey of Latvia.
Robbie was a sweet woman that everyone loved. She earned her Bachelor Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and became a teacher. She taught elementary school in both Louisiana and Texas. In 1948, she married Archie and they have been together for almost 65 years. They attended First United Methodist Church in Zawolle and have been members since 1992.
A graveside service has been planned for 10 am on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery in Nacogdoches with Rev. Gary Davis officiating. Friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.
Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.
