Karen Lynne Wisby Pickett, lovingly known as Grammi, Gran Gran, Mama and Cayenne, passed away in Nacogdoches, Texas on Jan. 8, 2025, at the age of 73 surrounded by family.  

Karen was born on Jan. 4, 1952, in Lake Charles, La.  She was a graduate of LaGrange High School.  Karen was retired and living in Nacogdoches, Texas where she spent most of her time cooking or reading and taking care of her grand babies.

If you knew Karen, you knew she could cook like no other human on the planet.  But you also knew she could love like no other.  Her selfless, kind, fun, free spirit and beautiful soul will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She is survived by her children, Katrina Steinbach and husband, Dustin, Frank (Gator) Pickett, Erika Clowers and husband, Caleb; daughter-in-law, Christi Petitjean and fiancé, Robbie; siblings, Ron Wisby and wife, Debbie, David Wisby and wife, Susan, Myra Wheat and husband, Don, Mary Matte, Dawn Willis and husband, Al; grandchildren, Blair, Ripken, Rhylee, Ty, Maggie, Jakob, and Alea; great-grandchild, Atlas, and nine nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Huey and Viola Wisby; spouse, Frank Burnett Pickett; children, Jacob Landry and Jason John Petitjean; grandchildren, Jason Blake Petitjean and Camden Layne Clowers, and brother-in-law, Steve Matte.

We will gather to honor and celebrate Karen’s life on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Visitation will be at 9 a.m. with a memorial service beginning at 10 a.m.