Winona Pearl (Hoover) Pickett Moss, passed away on November 3, 2026, in Noblesville, Indiana, with her family at her side. She was born on September 14, 1931, in Sheridan, Indiana, and lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, her work, and her community.

A graduate of Sheridan High School’s Class of 1949, Winona remained closely connected to the Sheridan community throughout her life. She worked at Sheridan High School for 25 years, served Adams Township for 10 years, and also worked at Cicoa Methodist Church. She was a member of the Rebekkas in Terhune from 1953 to 1965 and held offices there during those years. Winona loved her community and especially the children at school. She was known as someone who never met a stranger, and those who knew her will remember her as loving and caring, giving, and truly a character.

Family was at the heart of Winona’s life. She is survived by her children, Larry Pickett and his wife Terra of Sheridan, Brian Pickett and his wife Janie of Lebanon, Susan Pickett, and Trudy Pickett. She is also survived by her stepchildren, William Frederick Moss, and Awilda Ann Moss.

Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Bradley Hammack and his wife Rachel, Adam Hammack and his wife Charlotte, Amanda Johnson and her husband Matt, Stephanie Coachman and her husband Ryan, Ben Pickett and his wife Kylie, Nicole Moore and her husband Nate, Raymond Pickett, Lorinda Clements and her husband Tyler, Jeremy Haughey and his wife Brenda, Russell Pickett and his wife Fran, April Pickett, and Jonathon Pickett. She is also survived by her step-grandchildren, Lisa Warren and John Williams, as well as 26 great-grandchildren. Winona is further survived by her brother, Rex Hoover and his wife Frances, and by her sister, Wilana McClay, along with her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Clyde Pickett and William R. Moss Jr.; by her son, Jeffrey Pickett and his wife Karen; by her stepson, Dale Moss; by her step-grandson, Jeremy Bray; and by her siblings, Phyllis Quick and her husband Martin, Robert Hoover, and Sherry Price and her husband Charlie.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Six Points Church, 1545 West 226th Street, Sheridan, Indiana 46069. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Crown View Cemetery, 4056 West State Road 38, Sheridan, Indiana 46069.

Winona Pearl (Hoover) Pickett Moss will be remembered with love for her warm heart, her steady care for others, and the lasting impact she made on the many lives she touched. Her memory will remain a blessing to her family, friends, and community.