Denise Diane Pickens, 60, of Sidney, NE passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 in Sidney. A public celebration gathering will be held in Sterling, CO on August 20, 2021 at Riverview Golf Course at 12:30 p.m.

Denise was born May 3, 1961 in Denver, CO to Joe and Leona (Benavides) Abeyta. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and taught in Wray, Fleming, Arickaree, Brush, Akron, and Sterling.

On May 2, 1982 Denise married Andrew J. Pickens in Golden, CO, celebrating 39 years this May.

Denise cherished her time with her family and her relationships she built at school. She love...