Ellen Marie Pickerall, 63, passed away on July 24, 2016 at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. She was born August 17, 1952 to the late James Edward and Catherine Jane King Atchison.

Ellen was affectionately known to many as Dinky or Spudzy. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was an animal lover and avid Miami Dolphins fan.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband Elmer "Ray" Pickerall, two brothers; Henry and Joe Atchison and five sisters; Catherine Adamsky, Margaret Atchison, May King, Helen Graham and Edna Adams.

She is survived by two daughter; Sherry Wishard (Bernie) and Theresa King (Joe), seven grandchildren; Kenny Fox, Brandon Pickerall, Audrey Fox, Brian Pickerall, Bridgett King, Brianna King and Brandy King, three great-grandchildren; Kaden Fox, Sophia Tyler and Ryan Tyler, two brothers; David and James "Sam" Atchison, two sisters; Christina Wilkerson and Doris Haynes, enduring friend Robert Taylor and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Home.