Davette Ann Pickard, 84, of Orange, Texas, was Welcomed into the arms of our loving Savior, Jesus, on November 15, 2025, in Port Arthur.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:30pm, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Commonground Community Church, 1115 W. Roundbunch Rd., Bridge City, Texas, 77611.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 28, 1940, she was the daughter of William “Bill” J. Clark and Yola Chatagnier Clark. Davette leaves behind a legacy defined by her compassion, dedication, generosity, zest for life and Love of Jesus. She was an esteemed member of Common Ground Community Church in Bridge City, where she nurtured her faith and her community spirit. Her unwavering commitment to service was evident in her countless hours of volunteering with the Ministerial Alliance, the Orange County Sheriff’s Association, Well of Hope Christian Fellowship and many other organizations over the years. A caretaker at heart, she possessed a rare ability to give of herself fully, always placing the needs of others before her own. Family was everything to Davette. She created a warm and loving environment for her family, earning the cherished title of “Grandma” from her grandchildren. Beyond her devotion to her faith, family and community, Davette embraced life with an adventurous spirit. She held a pilot’s license in her earlier years and reveled in the thrill of flight. Her love for the outdoors was reflected in her enjoyment of riding motorcycles and hunting, activities that allowed her to experience nature and connect with the world around her. As we remember Davette, we celebrate a life filled with faith, love, service, and adventure. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Yola Clark; her loving husband of 67 years, Don Pickard; and her sister, Jane Clark.
She is survived by her son, Donnie Pickard, and wife, Christina; her grandchildren, Hunter Pickard and wife, Nicole, Lauren Royal and husband, Justin, and Kiki Pickard; her great-grandchildren, Maverick Royal, Logan Pickard, Levi Royal, and Aubrey Pickard; her brother, Dean Clark; and numerous other loving family members and friends.
The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has cared for her in any way. She was thankful and grateful for all of you.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Common Ground Community Church in Bridge City at www.cgcc.org/giving.
Cremation will be held under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
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