Marilee Ann (Pickens) Pacheco

Marilee Ann (Pickens) Pacheco, 41 of West Plains passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

Marilee was born to Eddie & Debbie Pickens on January 20, 1983, in Denver, Colorado. She currently resided in West Plains, but had also lived in Branson & Doniphan, Missouri.

Marilee enjoyed singing, playing games of all kinds, and photography; some of her photos were even published and won awards. Marilee attended Thomasville Baptist Church in Thomasville, Missouri. Her church family will truly miss her!

Marilee is survived by her parents, Eddie & Debbie Pickens of West Plains; grandmother, Doreen Brown of Doniphan; siblings, Jerry Pickens of West Plains, Janine & Dewey Brooks of Tanneyville, Jackie Jones of Branson, Jodi & Kevin Brown of Branson, Jason & Heidi Pickens of Branson, Billie Jo & Andy Knowles of Poplar Bluff; along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; last but not least, her beloved canine companion, Jasmine.

Marilee was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Bill Brown; paternal grandparents, Bill & Geneva Pickens; sister, Courtney Pickens; and nephew, Nathan Brooks.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 3:00-5:00pm at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Celebration of Life will follow beginning at 5:00pm with Pastor Dennis Leonard officiating.

The family will hold a private burial at Tucker Cemetery in Tucker, Missouri, at a later date.

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family and friends of Ms. Marilee Ann Pacheco. Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com.