Karen Lynne Pickering

April 3, 1954 - June 27, 2017

Karen Lynne Pickering, age 63, of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away June 27, 2017 in Madison Heights, Michigan. She was born April 3, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of Duane Pickering. Dear mother of Lisa John, Janice (Alberto) Fuentes, and Angela (Chris) Buscemi. She is pre-deceased by her son Scott Thomas Ogle and is survived by her stepson Melvin Rose II. Karen is survived by her father Richard (Renata) Johnson. She is pre-deceased by her mother Mary Johnson and her stepfather Leon Coker. Dear grandmother of 23 and great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Debra (John) Suttles, Michael (Susan) Coker, and Kathy (Billy) Bargo. Visitation will be Monday, July 3rd from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Tuesday July 4th from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, funeral service Wednesday at 10:00 am at Hopcroft Funeral Home 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights, Michigan. Burial to take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan.