Benita Pickard Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Benita Pickard of Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Benita left this world on April 13, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Eaves and Irene Eaves (Nemeth); and her brothers, Barry Eaves and John Ferguson. She is survived by: her husband Ned; her daughters, Brenda Ford (Tom) and Linda Wood (Jim); her grandchildren, Talon Harrell, Tyler Harrell (Brooke), Jeff Ford, Jacob Ford (Heather) and Ryan Gross (Christina); her great grandchildren, Brady Harrell, Dayne Harrell, Addison Harrell, Nolan Harrell, Elaska Ford, Reed Ford, Emma Ford, Colt Ford, Dazmond Gross and Kayla Gross; and her siblings, Dennis Ferguson (Donna), Bob Ferguson (Margaret), Marcia Sherman and Toni Ferguson.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals (6810 Old Trail Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Contributions in Bennie's memory may be made to ASPCA.
