BORN

1935

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home

601 North Witchduck Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Barbara Pickeral Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 2, 2017.

Barbara "Bobbie" Elizabeth Pickeral, died on December 2, 2017 in her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia surrounded by her loving family.
Bobbie was devoted to her family. Prior to moving to Virginia Beach, she volunteered at the library for the City of Falls Church School System. Her interest included travel, bullfights in Mexico, theater, classes in everything from Spanish to Tai Chi. After moving to Virginia Beach, she became an avid reader and enjoyed attending the theater. Family, friends, and fun were always the most important aspect of her life.
She is survived by her husband George William Pickeral; her children Judy Nichols and husband Russell of Virginia Beach; Vicky Hays of Virginia Beach; Michael Pickeral and his wife Deborah of Stafford, VA; grandchildren Justin Nichols, Lindsey Nichols, Seth Pickeral, and Brook Pickeral; and great grandson Jackson Nichols.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach VA. You may offer condolences and share memories at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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December 5, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you George and your family. Sorry to hear of your loss of "Bobbie" With sincere and Heartfelt Sympathy. Jim & Susan Anthanas Stuart,VA

December 5, 2017

Linda Pickeral

My sincere condolences to the family. You are in my prayers. Bobby will live on through her family. May you have peace in your heart knowing another angel has joined the. Heavens and you will meet again

December 5, 2017

Linda Pickeral

My sincere condolences to the family. You are in my prayers. Bobby will live on through her family. May you have peace in your heart knowing another angel has joined the. Heavens and you will meet again

December 5, 2017

George and your family. Sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest condolences .

JC Volentine
Riverton,wv

December 4, 2017

Karen Waddell

My Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Pickeral Family on the loss of wife and mother. God Bless you.
Karen and Earl Waddell

December 4, 2017

Bob Kelly

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Pickeral family on the loss of "Bobbie" I know she was the apple of George's eye and a very family-oriented woman. I had deep respect for her and George and pray for your family's peace during this time of sorrow. God Bless. Bob Kelly

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