Hazel Irene Pickett

Hazel Irene Pickett, age 99, of Montevallo, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home with family around her on December 18, 2019. She was one of ten children born to Bennie Mills and Ida Bradford Mills. She married William Jackson Pickett of Montevallo, and they were members of Aldrich First Baptist Church. Hazel retired from the University of Montevallo. She was known as "Mawmaw" to all who loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her infant son; and her siblings. Left to treasure her memory are her sons, Kenneth Pickett and Larry Pickett (Sue); grandchildren, Ken Pickett and Kim Pickett; great-grandchildren, Kayla Pickett, Kourtni Pickett Rouse (Josh), and Patrick Pickett; and one great-great-grandchild; as well as Marsha Wallace Evans, that she raised, and Marsha's children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Aldrich First Baptist Church. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Aldrich First Baptist Church, with Rev. Johnny Horton officiating. Burial will follow at Shelby Memory Gardens in Calera, Alabama. The family requests any memorial donations be directed to Aldrich First Baptist Church.