Ms. Margaret Pickett-Michael

Ms. Margaret Pickett Michael, 74, of Summit, MS departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her residence in Summit, MS. 11:00am-12:00pm Visitation Saturday, January 18, 2025, Peoples Undertaking Co. service following at 12:00pm with Rev. Joel Anderson Officiating. Internment Greenlawn Cemetery in Summit, MS. Ms. Margaret Pickett Michael "Boo," was the oldest child born to Jimmie and Ora Lee Pickett on December 8, 1950, in Summit, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie & Ora Lee Crossley Pickett, Richard Crossley Sr., and Donis Marsalis Crossley (maternal grandparents); Bennle Pickett & Annie Wells Field (paternal grandparents); an Aunt, Flora Mae Crossley Carter, an uncle, Richard Crossley, Jr.; and first cousin Ivan Crossley. She was a friendly and outgoing person who never met a stranger. She was a graduate of Higgins High School's class of 1969 in McComb, Mississippi. After high school, she attended Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree and master's in sociology. After college, she was employed for several years by the Dept. of Social Services. In Jackson, Margaret later moved to Houston, Texas. She believed in education and enrolled in an advance course of study at Texas Southern University in Houston to advance her educational expertise and skills. While in Texas, her professional career progressed, and she was employed by the ISD and taught at T.H. Rogers and M.C. Williams schools in Houston. She cherished her work with boys & girls in the school system. Her job responsibilities also included M.C., Williams Harper Alternative School in Harris County (JJAEP). She continued to work with school children until she retired with 35+ years. After being in a large metropolitan city for many years, she decided to return to the small hometown of her upbringing in Summit, Mississippi. At an early age, Margaret accepted Christ and was baptized by Pastor Thomas Balley at Lone Star Baptist Church in Summit. While in Houston, she united with the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor C. G. Wilkins. She loved her pastor, church family: and faithfully served. She will be eternally cherished and remembered as a beacon of light that touched the lives of many. Margaret loved cooking, writing, reading, and traveling to different places. She always made a person laugh with her jovial personality and beautiful smile. She leaves to cherish memories of her only child, daughter Tonesha Tonette Robinson, Bowie, MD, and 2 granddaughters, Baylor R. Oliver, Bowie, MD, & Kayla R. Oliver, Bowie, MD. A special, beloved, longtime companion, Andrew Bryant, Siblings: Ora Pickett Hamilton (Sherman), Shreveport, LA, Linda Pickett: Bridges, Summit, MS, Samuel James Pickett, Summit, MS. Two first cousins: Dr. Lisa Crossley (Martin Hegen) Brookline, MA and Tonya Crossley, New York, NY One Niece, Trymuda Jenkins, Summit, MS. 2 Nephews Terrance Bridges, Hattiesburg, MS, Brice Hamilton (Sherree) Shreveport, LA., 4 great-nieces—A’layah Hamilton, Oriana Hamilton, Laterrica Carlton & Miya Jones (Tory)—A beloved confidant and longtime friend, Ishak Abdul-Areez (Ike), with other devoted friends Elvira McDonald, Rosanna Sanders, and Nancy Lyons, all of Houston, TX. She also cherished her relationships with many other special family members and friends.. Compassionate Service Entrusted to Peoples Undertaking Co.

Ms. Margaret Pickett-Michael

December 8, 1950 - December 19, 2024