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Ruby Ricks Obituary
A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born October 13, 1947 in Amite, LA and was 76 years of age. She was a retired teacher from Tangipahoa Parish School System after 40 plus years. She was an avid collector of old coins. She is survived by her 6 brothers and sisters, Louise Russell, Mathilda Mize, Robert Ricks and wife, Pat, Thelma Simmons and husband, Hillary, Carroll Ann Corona and husband, Tom, Jewel Hudspeth-Harrell and husband, Danny; special Cousins, Gerald Hyde and Judy Raborn; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Bennie and Pearl Bond Ricks; 2 brothers, Maurice Ricks and Alfred Ricks; 3 brothers-in-law, Kirk Russell, L.C. Mize, and Charlie Hudspeth; 2 sisters-in-law, Nancy Ricks and Sharon Ricks. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Sunday and from 8:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, November 20, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Tim Lacoste. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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MS Downey
September 29, 2024
My friend.
MaRita Gilmore
November 25, 2023
Ms.Ruby was super lady,we are blessed to know her.R.I.P.MS.RUBY
Carol Brooke
November 22, 2023
Little Ruby was one of a kind. All of my 63 years of memories of her were laughing. She was an awesome person. I'm so glad my mom, Ruby had me growing up around little Ruby and all her family.
Lynne Coxwell
November 21, 2023
My condolences on the passing of Ms. Ricks. She was one of my favorite middle school teachers. May she rest in peace.
Frankie Fontenot
November 21, 2023
So sorry to hear of Ruby’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Lucy Reed
November 20, 2023
I am so sorry to read of Ruby's passing. My deepest sympathy to all the sisters and brother during this time of great sorrow. Although I haven't seen any of you for many years, I have such fond memories of growing up with you. God's special blessings on all of you. Lucy Westmorelamd Reed
chuck reid
November 20, 2023
What a great lady! We were friends for 60+ years. She was so gracious and friendly and never had a bad thing to say about anyone! I will miss Ruby!
Cheryl Davis
November 20, 2023
So sorry to hear about Ruby’s passing. Remembering the comraderie and good times at Westside Middle. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
mary hyde
November 18, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Yolanda James
November 18, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family. She was one of my teachers. I can remember her quiet demeanor. She taught & served us her students well. From labor to reward.
Vanessa Solomon
November 18, 2023
The best history teacher in the world I remember at graduation she presented me with a wooden award placard that still hang on my wall she was so sweet heaven have gain a angel
Sandy Toney
November 17, 2023
Prayers for her family. Ruby was always a joy to be around. Such a friendly sweet lady. Rest in peace, friend.
Gwendom1yn Solomon
November 17, 2023
Heaven gained a Angel you will always be in our memory you was one of my favorite teacher will be truly missed take your rest
Glenda Sharkey
November 17, 2023
Saddened to read of Ruby's passing. Prayers and condolences to her family.
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Jennifer Stone
November 17, 2023
Ruby you will truly be missed by many. I’m blessed and honored to say that you held a special place in our hearts. Glad that I have grown up around and with such great people that my family goes way back with. If it wasn’t for Benny and Pearl I’m not sure that my grandparents would of ever met. I’m very thankful and appreciative that they had a big part of that and my grandparents were married over 50+ years. Rest in peace and give my love to all.
My deepest sympathy and much love
Nora Burch
November 17, 2023
Saddened to hear about our classmate Ruby. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Cynthia Mcnese
November 17, 2023
May God bless her and may she be in peace
Carroll &Tom Corona
November 17, 2023
Ruby, I know you are in heaven now and will never see this, but we loved you beyond measure. You will be in our hearts and minds forever. Rest in peace sweet sister. Love always, Carroll and Tom.
Cookie Currier Coxwell
November 17, 2023
What a dear sweet lady and in years past a wonderful classmate. I ask the dear Lord to take her under his wing . May she RIP.
Judy Pope
November 17, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Calindra Robinson
November 17, 2023
One the sweetest lady you could ever meet & one of my favorite teachers at Amite West Side Middle School. You’ll forever be in my heart, rest on easy Mrs. Ricks
Ann Mixon Lane
November 17, 2023
So sorry to hear of Ruby's passing.
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