Christine Baynes was born on 5/2/1923 in Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, Missouri. Her parents were John Wilburn Baynes, Sr. and Mamie Elizabeth (Henley) Baynes.
Christine had 12 brothers and sisters. They were raised in Hayti, Pemiscot County, Missouri.
On April 23, 1938 she married William Walter Pickens, Jr. They had 8 children and raised 7 of them in Kennett, Dunklin county, Missouri. One died at birth. Christine Bill also raised two of her grandsons.
She had 14 grandchildren and 29 Great grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Christine died on March 5, 2009 in Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri at the age of 85
Christine Baynes @ 16
Christine Baynes @ 1985