Phyllis Evelyn Pickott's Obituary
Phyllis Evelyn Pickott, beloved partner, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 31st, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Washington, DC, Phyllis was the daughter of the late David Risinger and Margaret Ann Klein. Throughout her life, Phyllis found fulfillment in her work as a head lab technician at Coca-Cola Foods in Dunedin, Florida, where she dedicated her career to excellence. She will be remembered for her kindness, dedication, and the warmth she brought to those around her.
Phyllis is survived by her thoughtful partner, Thomas Pickott; her devoted daughters, Kimberly Perry, Diane Sarra, and Tracy Watson; and countless friends and family who were touched by her presence. Phyllis was dearly loved by her sisters, the late Peggy Thorn and Ruth Ann Cordell, as well as by her extended family of siblings, nieces, nephews.
She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in Phyllis's memory to Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 1st Street, Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905. Giving to Mayo Clinic - Giving to Mayo Clinic
A celebration of Phyllis’s life will be held on December 14th at 1 p.m. at the Cottage in Doral Village, located at 29250 U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33761. Family and friends are invited to gather to honor and remember the life of this remarkable woman.
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