Overseer Dorothy Pickett

Glory-Glory to his name; another angel has earned her wings! Overseer Dorothy Mae Pickett, affectionately known as “Babe” has peacefully transitioned from this life on July 15, 2021 at the Milford Health and Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy Pickett, the daughter of the late Arthur Moseley and Mary Grannison Moseley, was born in Kingstree, South Carolina on October 28, 1945. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Wilis Pickett Sr, and her siblings: Anna Anderson, Frances Nelson, David Moseley, Clarence B. Moseley, Arthur Moseley, Tommy Mosely, Jeanette Moseley, Fay Moseley, Margarie Grannison, James Grannison, Jeff “Stud” Moseley, Samuel Moseley and Reverend Albert Moseley, Sr. As a young girl growing up in South Carolina “Babe” was the oldest in the house of thirteen children. She was the caregiver for her brothers and sisters (overseer). She was their cook and their advisor. Dorothy received her formal education in the public school system of Williamsburg County. At the age of 17, she moved to CT in search of job opportunities. She worked in the factory at Winchester Fire Arms but realized that she needed a change. She was told that Yale New Haven Hospital had a lot to offer, so she went; she applied and was hired on the spot. For three years she worked in the department of Food and Nutritional Services. She later transferred to the mail room where she eventually became the supervisor (overseer) of several employees. It was quoted by her coworkers that “we see her as a mother figure. She’s there for guidance, counseling and she makes us feel like a family.” Although staying in CT was not part of her plan, her job allowed for flexibility and the change she was looking for. She later retired from YNHH after 39 years of service. While living in Connecticut, Dorothy met and married her husband, the late John Wilis Pickett Sr (Dubby) and from that union came five children: Sylinda Pickett, John “Smokey” W. Pickett Jr. (Tonya), Tammy Pickett, Kim Pickett-Hasan (Saladin) and Rhonda Pickett-Sims (Mike) all from New Haven County. Dorothy gave her life over to God at the age of 14. In 1964 she became a member of Morning Star UFWB Church. In May 1969 she preached her initial trial sermon. She was a woman of God who served on the usher board, sang in the mass choir, worked as secretary and assisted in many other areas within the church. She was a graduate of the Bethel Bible Institute in Queens, NY. In 1984 she became Co-Pastor of Morning Star Temple II and in 2004 she became the Pastor. She was then moved to Unity Temple in New Haven, CT where she also served as Pastor. In 2020 she became the OVERSEER of the Southern New England Unified Free Will Baptist churches. Overseer Dorothy Pickett has been in the ministry for 51 years. She was always a giver, even when she didn’t have, she would make a way. She started an organization for the battered, scattered, and shattered. This organization helps feed the hungry amongst us and in Africa. She sponsored a variety of fundraisers which allowed the organization to also be able to give monetary donations to those in need. Pastor Picket was known to be stern, strong and wise. When people wanted the truth and sound advice this is who they would call. In addition to her children, she is survived by one step daughter Barbara Wilson (Simon) of North Carolina whom she loves dearly, two God-daughters Tammy Benford (Jay-Bee) of Hamden, CT and Christina Grahmn of Jersey City, NJ, Several bonus children, Johnny, Donald, Greg, Geraldine, Wayne, Doris, Tommy, Ronald, Timothy and Richard Ware V. Her only surviving aunt Elizabeth Wilson of Clearwater, FL; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. OVERSEER Dorothy Mae Picket, you have been chosen! You will now be escorted from this world to your eternal home where you will continue to rest in peace.

Overseer Dorothy Pickett

October 28, 1945 - July 15, 2021