Mother Of Prominent Businessman Dies

Category: News Briefs Published on Wednesday, 15 September 2010 16:21 Written by Chronicle Staff

Victoria Woodyard Pickard, mother of William F. Pickard, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Mrs. Pickard had been a Michigan resident since 1955 when she and her husband relocated from Troup County, Ga. After her son, William, founder of Global Automotive Alliance, ushered Victoria into early retirement she continued to spread joy to friends and family. She dedicated her retirement years to caring for numerous siblings and family members, sharing her cooking skills, and serving on the usher board at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.