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Janet White Pickett, 93, Green County, KY

Janet White Pickett of Greensburg, Kentucky, daughter of the late Gilbert White and Sarah Yates Lawrence, was born on Monday, August 28, 1933 in Shelbyville and departed this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She was 93 years, 1 month, and 1 day of age.

She had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. She worked as a beautician for Gloria's Beauty Shop and Green County Beauty Salon.


She was a proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary #124, was the former State Poppy Membership Chairman, and a volunteer for Kentucky Girls State.

She was united in marriage to Hollan "Sonny" Pickett, Jr. on February 16, 1953, who preceded her in death on March 19, 2005.

She is survived by her daughter and her companion: Patti Strader and Steve Stone of Greensburg; one granddaughter: Haley Strader of Greensburg; one great-granddaughter: Jace Lowe of Greensburg; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two sons: Sammy Roe Pickett and William Lee Pickett; and her son-in-law: Greg Strader.

The funeral service for Janet White Pickett will be conducted at 11amCT Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in Greensburg Cemetery.

Visitation is requested from 4 until 8 Friday at the funeral home and after 7 Saturday until time of the service.

The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Global Methodist Church Building Fund or American Legion Auxiliary Children and Youth which can both be made at the funeral home.

PALLBEARERS: Haley Strader, Steve Stone, Summer Sebastian, Sonny Judd, Brad Pickett, Matt Judd, Larry Marcum


This story was posted on 2026-10-02 08:52:41
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