Marilee Pacheco

Marilee Ann (Pickens) Pacheco, 41 of West Plains passed away, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

Marilee was born to Eddie and Debbie Pickens Jan. 20, 1983, in Denver, Colorado. She currently resided in West Plains, but had also lived in Branson and Doniphan, Missouri. 

Marilee enjoyed singing, playing games of all kinds, and photography; some of her photos were even published and won awards! Marilee attended Thomasville Baptist Church in Thomasville, Missouri. Her church family will truly miss her!

Marilee is survived by her parents, Eddie and Debbie Pickens of West Plains; grandmother, Doreen Brown of Doniphan; siblings, Jerry Pickens of West Plains, Janine and Dewey Brooks of Tanneyville, Jackie Jones, Jodi and Kevin Brown of Branson, Jason and Heidi Pickens, all of Branson, Billie Jo and Andy Knowles of Poplar Bluff; along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; last but not least, her beloved canine companion, Jasmine.

Marilee was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Bill Brown; paternal grandparents, Bill and Geneva Pickens; sister, Courtney Pickens; and nephew, Nathan Brooks.

Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Celebration of Life will follow beginning at 5 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Leonard officiating.

The family will hold a private burial at Tucker Cemetery in Tucker, Missouri, at a later date.

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family and friends of Ms. Marilee Ann Pacheco.

Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com.