Marguerite Nichols Pickens, of Atlanta, GA, was born on May 8, 1938, in Greensboro, North Carolina, the eldest of seven children born to George Harvey and Viola Quick Nichols.

Marguerite was educated in the Greensboro City Public Schools, graduating from James B. Dudley High School in the Class of 1956.

As a teenager, Marguerite gave her life to Christ at the old Russell Temple CME Church on Morris Street. She studied voice under Howard T. Pearsall, a professor at A & T College (now North Carolina A & T State University). She served as the church musiciar pianist for Russell Temple (Reid Memorial) CME Church until her marriage to James Pickens and their move to Atlanta, Georgia in 1968.

Marguerite worked as a Correctional Officer for the City Of Atlanta until her retirement.

Marguerite kept secret that she never accepted payment for using hei talent for the Lord; a trait instilled in her by her father. She continue this tradition when she joined the Butler Street CME Church, where she played for the Sunday School and the Children's Choir. She late joined the First Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Marguerite was preceded in death by thre brothers; Robert, Charles, and Paul Nichols.

Left to carry on her legacy are her children: sons Gregory Nichols, Josip (Denise) Pickens Sr, and adopted daughter/granddaughter, Jessica Pickens; grandchildren: Eunique Nichols, Domnique Nichols Jovan Pickens, Daisha Pickens, Josip Jr. (Kamilah), and Joshua Pickens; brothers: George and Kenneth Nichols; sister Mary (Charles) Burns; uncles: Robert and Dennis Quick; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Graveside

Feb

13

Proximity

2009 Phillips Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolina 27405

12:00 PM