Mrs. Carol Sue Pickering, 68, of Poca, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at CAMC General Division.
Born to the late Jack and Bonnie Cain, Carol was a 1975 graduate of Buffalo High School. She was a woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved traveling, spending time playing bingo, and expressing her creativity through crochet. Above all, Carol treasured her family and shared a special bond with her nieces and nephews, who brought her immense pride and happiness.
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lloyd and Lucy Cain, Alice Rau, and Abe Harris; her nephew, Jamie Cain; and her niece, Sarah Cain.
Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 50 years, Joe Pickering; her siblings, Renee Horton, Duane Cain, and James (Tara) Cain; her nieces and nephews, Robert (Kaitlyn) Horton, Matison Cain, Dylan Cain, and Rachel Cain; and her beloved great-nieces, Charlotte and Emerson Horton, along with many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
A Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel.
Carol will be remembered for her kind heart, her love of family, and the warmth she brought to those fortunate enough to know her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.
