KeAnna Rose Pickett, owner of The Postman in Seattle’s Central District, announced Tuesday that she will close the business permanently on August 31.
Pickett said the decision comes after years of personal and financial struggle following the murder of her husband and co-founder, D’Vonne Pickett Jr.
“I’m feeling lighter because it’s been stressful,” she said in an interview with Converge Media, describing the challenges of being a single parent, running the business, and working a second job.
A business built on legacy
The Postman was named in honor of D’Vonne’s great-grandfather, who worked as a mail carrier in the Central District for nearly four decades. The store became a neighborhood hub and was celebrated as a symbol of family legacy and community strength…