OBITUARY
Elizabeth McNeill Pickard
June 20, 1921 – October 6, 2012
Elizabeth McNeill Pickard, 91, of Apex, N.C. died Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Wake Medical Center Cary.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, with Rev. Jesse Bledsoe officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery at 1:30 p.m., half an hour prior to the service.
"Libby" was born June 20, 1921 in Fairmont, N.C. She was a graduate of Women's College (UNC-G) class of 1942 with a major in Home Economics and a minor in Science. She taught high school in Hookerton/Greene County Schools from 1942 to 1943, and at Rankin High School in Greensboro from 1943-1950. On December 26, 1946 she married J. Frank Pickard who preceded her in death on October 20, 1996. She was a member of Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. She was a member of the Guilford County Home Economics Club, Junior Women's Club and the Women's Auxiliary of the North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association. Lib was very active with the P.T.A., served on the Caldwell House Board, and volunteered at the School for the Mentally Disabled in Greensboro. She also worked part time at her husband's business, Pickard Pharmacy during the 1980s.
She is survived by her sons Jeff Pickard of Manassas, Virginia and Bill Pickard and his wife Allison Hunt Pickard of Apex, N.C. and their two children Ashley and Owen.
The family would like to say special thanks for the love given by her special family at the Crossings at Haddon Hall, Joe and Carolyn Holland, the many caring staff members and friends at Spring Arobor of Apex and the superb care given by Wake Med Cary.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening October 9, 2012 at Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm St. Chapel, 515 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Buffalo Presbyterian Church cemetery fund, the Caldwell House in Greensboro or to "One Life" at Salem Baptist Church in Apex, NC.
Online condolences May be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com
Services
- Visitation Tuesday, October 9, 2012
- Funeral Service Wednesday, October 10, 2012
REMEMBERING
Elizabeth McNeill Pickard
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RECEIVE UPDATESBob Thompson
October 21, 2012
Jeff and Bill,
I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your mother, although she was short in stature she was "tall" in encouragement and love. I always found her to be encouraging when growing up at Buffalo Church.
Peace of Christ to you both,
Bob Thompson
Carroll Mode Beckham
October 15, 2012
Jeff and Bill, I just heard of your dear mom's death and my first thought was how happy she and your dad must be in heaven to be together again! She was like a second mom to me during my college years, always coming to my rescue. My mother loved her dearly too and told of many good times they had together at WC. Now they can reminisce together again! Love to you and your families.
Candi & Michael Hagan
October 11, 2012
Jeff, our sympathy to you & your family during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
sue campbell
October 10, 2012
jeff,bill and families i have so many sweet memories of your mom that will live on...one was how she loved having me bring her fresh baked cookies. also when she had fred and i over for a christmas tea. she will be missed. sue campbell the crossings
Bertrand Guillotin
October 10, 2012
Dear Bill and family:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you on this trying day. While I never had the pleasure to meet Mrs. McNeill Pickard / "Libby", it is clear that she was a natural leader and a strong member of our community. I am very sorry for your loss but I am sure that her legacy will continue to leave on, knowing Bill and his many contributions to date.
With my sincere condolences,
October 10, 2012
We knew Lib and were members in the Women's Pharmaceutical Association with her. She was very smart and we always admired and enjoyed knowing her. We want to offer our condolences to the family. We are sorry we are unable to attend her service.
Edith Edmonds and Mickey Rose
Greensboro, NC
Rick Keller
October 10, 2012
Bill,
You have our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Marina Laws
October 9, 2012
Dear Jeff and Family
Please know that you are all being held in prayer and that we send love to you. We never met your mother, but know how much you loved her and we are sorry for your loss.
Know that God is holding you all in love.
Peace
Rev Janice Bowker & Marina Laws
October 9, 2012
Bill you and your family are in my prayers. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Holly Ferrell % Durham County Sheriff's Office
Michelle Bayogha-Mayissa
October 9, 2012
Dear Jeff and family,
I am so sorry about your loss. Please accept my condolences. May God gives your family and you the strenght during this time.
October 9, 2012
May God give you strength and bless you during your time of loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Grecia C. Edwards, CNMC
Tanya Lee
October 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nancy Jackson
October 9, 2012
Jeff my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may God continue to be a comforter to you at this time.
Philomena Ebiasah
October 8, 2012
Jeff, My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I pray that God be your strength, comfort, and peace during this time.
Ursula and Perry
October 8, 2012
Jeff, our condolences on the loss of your dear mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this sorrowful time.
Pearla Williams
October 8, 2012
Jeff and Bill, my heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Remember that "Loved ones never really do part," and just think that she is in a better place looking down on us. May her soul rest in peace.
Felicia Edoga
October 8, 2012
Jeff:
I am sorry to hear about this loss. May God bless and give you and your family comfort and strength to bear the loss.
Pearla Williams
October 8, 2012
May light perpetual shine on her.
Sheryl Jensen
October 8, 2012
Dear Pickard Family: Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Mother, Mother-in-Law and Grandmother. May God's mercy and peace be granted to each of you during this sorrowful time. With Sincerest Sympathy on your great loss, Sheryl
Mengesha Lemma
October 8, 2012
Dear Jeff and family,
May God give the strength to cope with your loss and may your mom rest in peace.
October 8, 2012
Bill and Jeff, I would like to express my sympathy. It was truly a pleasure to get to know both of you and your sweet mother while my mother, Colleen Sexton, was a resident with Libby at Spring Arbor. Your mother was such a gracious lady and such a wonderful friend to my mother. May God be with you. Glenn Sexton (Cary, NC)
Wayne & Susan Sexton
October 8, 2012
Bill, Jeff and family,
I feel sure Libby and Colleen are enjoying their time in Heaven! What a wonderful lady! Our love and condolences are with all of you.
Latrice Barner
October 8, 2012
Colonel Pickard, my condolences are with you and your family. God knows all and we can rest assured that she is in good hands. God Bless
Mark Burr, Sr.
October 8, 2012
Jeff,
May God continue to strengthen you and your family. Please except my condolences
and may you continue to be in God's Care.
October 8, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jeff. May she rest in peace. (Children's National Medical Center Pharmacy dept)
Bereket Melaku
October 8, 2012
May her soul rest in peace.
Rose Marie Jones
October 8, 2012
Jeff,
May God be with you and your family.
Pleasce accept my sympathy during this most difficult of times.
October 8, 2012
Please accept the heartfelt condolences of the Children's National Medical Center Pharmacy Department (her son Jeff's co-workers)
October 8, 2012
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy; your mom was a special lady.
Thelma Hilliard
Green Level Baptist Church
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