Pickett, Diane C.

ALBANY – Diane C. (Kleinhans) Pickett entered peacefully into Heaven, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Kleinhans and Margaret Willard. Diane is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Dana Pickett.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, known to many as Mimi and was a member of All Nations Tabernacle Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Dana (Jennifer) Pickett, Jr., Deana Shear and Darlene Pickett; her grandchildren Josiah, Michaela, Nathan, Matthew, Grace, Joshua and Sarah; and her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Calhoun.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 11:00 am in All Nations Tabernacle Church, 241 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. A reception will be held at the Church immediately following the service.

Burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38101-9908.