Walpole, NH

Phyllis A. Pickering, 79, passed away February 9, 2022 at her home in Drewsville, surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born March 6, 1942 in Windsor, Vermont, the daughter of Lewis and Lillie (Green) Adams.

Phyllis attended Walpole High School and graduated in the class of 1960. She married Russell E. Pickering on September 10, 1960 in Walpole. In addition to raising a family and taking care of her home, Phyllis worked at several local businesses, including Gerry’s IGA, the Bellows Falls Trust Company, and most recently the Bellows House Bakery. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Walpole, holding several leadership positions in its Women’s Fellowship group. Phyllis also was active with the Walpole Senior’s and earlier in her life was a proud member of the Bellows Falls Terriers’ Booster Club.

Phyllis is survived by her husband, Russell, and her children, Tony Pickering, Terry and her husband Kenneth Hodgdon, Tom and his wife Karen Pickering, and Tyler Pickering. She is also survived by her sister, Lynn Kimball, and her five grandchildren, Nicole, Aaron, Jason, Katherine and Brianna. Phyllis is predeceased by her parents.

Calling hours will be held at the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home in Bellows Falls on February 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A service and burial will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Walpole in Phyllis’ memory. There will be a funeral service at the First Congregational Church in Walpole, NH on Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 PM, followed by a brief graveside service and burial.