Hazel Vorice McCord: The Matriarch Behind Two Legendary Entertainers
Hazel Vorice McCord (1896–1992) lived a remarkable life defined not by public accolades but by the lasting impact she had on her family and community. Best known today as the mother of American television icons Dick Van Dyke and Jerry Van Dyke, Hazel’s life provides a window into the experience of American women navigating the…