OPELOUSAS – A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home for Ms. Mary Louise Pickney, affectionately known by her family and friends as “Weeze”, 70, who entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 15, 2025 at Tri-Community Nursing Home in Palmetto, LA.

Ms. Pickney’s memories are being cherished by: her son, Derrick Thomas of Port Barre, LA; two brothers, Rayfield Pickney and Joseph Pickney (Geraldine Jones), both of Port Barre, LA; one sister, Carolyn Thomas (Joseph) of Breaux Bridge, LA; three grandchildren, Reese Thomas, Reign Thomas and Kobi Thomas; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry Pickney and Mary Joyce Pickney and her sister-in-law, Polly Pickney.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.