Margaret Whitfield-Pickett

Margaret Whitfield-Pickett, 57, of Atlanta, GA, departed from earth on April 11, 2021. She was born in Monroe, LA on December 28, 1963 to Charlie Desselle and Martha Whitfield. Margaret was a hard-worker and had a passion for taking care of others. She worked for Milestone for 6 years taking care of kids with special needs and worked as a supervisor at the Atlanta International Airport. Margaret had a kind soul and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Lenita Brooks; her daughter-in-law, Bianca Pickett; her sister, Mary (Lawrence) Dawson; her brother, John (Evlia) Johnson; her brother, George (Beverly Jones) Whitfield; her brother, Calvin Powell; her twin brother, Charlie (Mary) Whitfield; her brother, Willie (Tamika) Whitfield, all of Rockford, Illinois; her sister, Jo Ann of Winnfield, LA; her sister, Charlene Desselle of California; her sister, Bessie Mae of Michigan; her brother, Lee Edward Desselle of Greenville, MS; her six grandchildren, Adonis Pickett, Adiah Pickett, Lejend Pickett, Amillian Picket, Jahmir Brooks, Jaylen Brooks, and Jahrell Brooks; a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends. She is predeceased by her mother, Martha Whitfield; her father, Charlie Desselle; her step-father, Eddie Curry; her brother, Ray Whitfield; her son, Justin Lamar Deshawn Pickett; and her grandson, Journey Pickett.

A funeral service will take place for Margaret at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Soar Assembly, 604 Salter Ave, Rockford, IL with a visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those attending will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Cremation rights will be accorded following services. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Margaret’s daughter, Lenita Brooks.

Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108. Share online memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com