of Chelsea, age 85, died Monday, January 9, 2012 at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was born August 26, 1926 in Carver, Kentucky, the daughter of Casell and Minnie (Rowe) Bailey and the granddaughter of Rev. Morgan Rowe.

 

Mae retired from Chrysler.  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Saline Chapter #311.  Mae's heart was for her family.

 

On March 6, 1948, she married Ishmael Picklesimer, and he preceded her in death on October 2, 1999. Survivors include her children, Castle Jerry (Mary E.) Picklesimer, Linda (Gail) Shears, Rita Gadnai, Ishmael (Debra) Picklesimer Jr., Samuel Picklesimer, James Picklesimer; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-great-granchildren; her siblings, June Walz, Markis Bailey, Hilord Bailey, Shirley Marshall, Louise Clark; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Ted Picklesimer; son-in-law, Karl Gadnai; grandson, Ryan Shears; brothers, Mort, Harles and Harold Bailey.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 14, 11:00 a.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Pastor Charlotte Craft officiating. A private burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea.  The family received friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice,2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

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