August 17 1943 December 30 2019
NEW HARTFORD – Fredna R. Pickerd, 76, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare. Fredna was born on August 17, 1943 in Meridian, Mississippi, the daughter of Roland Buntin and Hazel McDonald Shumate. She was educated in Gulfport, MS schools. On May 22, 1964, Fredna married William C. Pickerd in Alabama. They enjoyed 41 years of marriage prior to his passing on January 5, 2006. She was a life-long enthusiast of showing and breeding her beloved Shetland Sheepdogs. Fredna was a founding member of the Central New York Shetland Sheepdog Club and a long-time member of the Central New York Kennel Club. Surviving are her beloved daughter, Rhonda Morris, New Hartford; granddaughter, Madelyne, Illinois; nieces and nephews including special nieces, Tyffani Granger and Jennifer Cleckley; and cousins, Sheila Nobles-Calandro and Becky Shruggs-Tanner. Fredna was predeceased by her sister, Nancy Cleckley. Graveside services will be in the spring at Madison Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of McGrath, Myslinski, Karboski & Nunn Funeral Directors, 470 French Rd., Utica. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Fredna R. Pickerd please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Fredna R Pickerd August 17 1943 December 30 2019.
McGrath, Myslinski, Karboski & Nunn Funeral Directors
Death notice for the town of: Utica, state: New York