Laura Allsup

Laura Elizabeth Pickett Allsup, 88, of Mexia passed away March 29, 2012 in Mexia. Graveside services will be 1PM, Monday, April 2, 2012 at Driver Cemetery, between Teague and Fairfield, with Rev. Brian Hallmark officiating. Visitation with the family will be 4-6 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Elizabeth was born June 20, 1923 in Fairfield, Texas to John Ruth Boatner and Laura Lillian James Cain. She was a retired Instructor of the Mexia State School. She had been a resident of Mexia since 1964. Elizabeth's love for God and her family was evident in her life. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved cooking and caring for her family. Her yard was always well maintained and beautiful due to her love for flowers and hard work. She was an active member of the First Pentecostal Church of God for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom Pickett; daughter, Kay Ellen; three sisters; and one brother. Elizabeth is survived by four sons, Jimmy Pickett and wife, Carol of Mexia; Tommy Pickett and wife, Kathy of Cotton Gin; Bruce Pickett of McKinney; and Daryl Pickett and wife, Felicia of Teague; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles "Buddy" Cain of California.