Carollee Joan Pickard
June 22, 1934 - November 18, 2019
Carollee passed away peacefully, Monday November 18, 2019 at Country Pleasures Assisted living, where she was cared for by a loving staff. She was born to Elda & Dwight Brown in Elk Rapids, Michigan on June 22, 1934. Carollee had 10 children who she cherished. Joseph “David” Liggett, Kathy (Neil) Wilgenhof, Gail Finnila, Jeff Liggett, Shelley Davis, Danette Hines, Daniel (Robin) Hines all of Traverse City and Holly (Todd) Bireley of Hamilton, Indiana; sister Deanna (Charles) VanOstren of Climax, Michigan and brother Dwight “Brownie” (Faye) Brown Jr., of Traverse City. She was preceded in death by her parents and sons Jack Liggett and Jason Pickard. Carollee had 24 grandchildren and 41 Great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Grandson David Nolan and Great granddaughter Skylar Florian. Carollee loved life. She was always smiling and dancing. She loved to cook, take walks and spend time with her friends and family. Throughout her life she owned several flower shops. She was the most talented lady, transforming something so plain and simple into something bold and beautiful. She could take the ordinary and make it extraordinary. Carollee saw the beauty in the world. She would look up at the sky, water, or trees and say “would you look at that, isn’t that beautiful!” She would make you stop and look until you saw it too. She handed-down her artistic gifts into each of her children. She taught her children to love everyone, to stand up-for each other, and for those who cannot stand-up for themselves. Carollee was like no other, she taught us patience and kindness. Carollee spent her last day on this earth like she wanted to spend every day; with her children around her telling stories and filling the room with noise and love. Now she is at peace. There is a celebration of life planned for June 20th 2020, 2 pm at Green Lake Township Memorial Park in Interlochen, Michigan Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for Carollee and her family.
Carollee passed away peacefully, Monday November 18, 2019 at Country Pleasures Assisted living, where she was cared for by a loving staff. She was born to Elda & Dwight Brown in Elk Rapids, Michigan on June 22, 1934. Carollee had 10 children... View Obituary & Service Information