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Arlean Ricks Obituary

Arlean L. Ricks FRANKLIN - Arlean Luter Ricks, 68, died Feb. 5, 2010 at Sentara Obici Hospital. She was born in Ivor, a daughter of the late Joseph W. and Cora Munford Luter, and was predeceased by a sister, Ida May Vick. Mrs. Ricks was retired from Union Camp Corporation after 25 years in data processing, and was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 48 years, David Randolph Ricks Jr.; three daughters, Renee Ricks Felts (Michael), Rhee Ricks Cumbey (Bobby) and Randi Ricks Foster (Jimmy), all of Franklin; six grandchildren, Casey Cumbey, Andy Foster, Hillary Drake, Bradleigh Cumbey, Alexis Foster and Taylor Felts; two sisters, Linda Murphy and Jo Anne Kitchen; a longtime friend, Deloris Barnes; nieces and nephews. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home with Bobby Cumbey officiating. Interment will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home and suggests memorials be made to Courtland Baptist Church Building Fund, 22264 Main St., Courtland, VA 23837. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 7, 2010.

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Betty Edwards

March 1, 2010

What I remember about Arlene was how kind that she was to my Mother-Mabel Sumrell. My prayers are with all of you now while you are going through your grief. Sincerely,

deborah turner

February 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.

February 8, 2010

Donald W. Luter, Surry, NC

Nancy Turner

February 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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