SELKIRK----Barbara A. Pickup, 77, passed away November 19, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Albany to the late Alfred and Grace Newkirk she lived in Selkirk most of her life.

Barbara attended RCS High School. She was a floral designer for most of her life and had a talent and a passion for gardening. Barbara also enjoyed bowling, spending time with family, and always had a gentle heart and kind word for everyone.

Barbara is survived by her devoted and loving husband Don Pickup; children Steven (Kim Quigley) Pickup, Donald (Tina Bush) Pickup, and Karen Pickup; siblings Louise (Skip) Goes, Johnny (Sandy Myers) Newkirk, Edward (Marjorie Smith) Newkirk, Donald (Nancy Smith) Newkirk; one grandchild, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Barbara is predeceased by her brother Theodore Newkirk.

A graveside service will be held 12:00 PM on Monday November 23rd, at Elmwood Cemetery Route 9W Selkirk. Masks are required and social distancing will be observed. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Volunteer Ambulance, PO Box 246, Selkirk, NY 12158.