Dorothy Pickens

Dorothy Mae Pickens, 79, of Little Rock, departed this life on May 20, 2012. She is survived by her husband Melvin Pickens, two sons, Christopher and John (Loretta) Pickens, one daughter, Irma J. Nelson all of Little Rock, Ark., 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Family hour today from 6 til 7 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1851 Howard St. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 26, 2012, 11 a.m. at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 600 E. 24th St. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501 )376-4800. "Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!"