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Janice Ricketts Obituary

Janice R. Ricketts VIRGINIA BEACH - Janice Rae Ricketts, 65, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in a local hospital. She was a native of Pineville, Ky., and was the daughter of the late Lattimore and Paulina Patterson. She was a member of Deaf Missionary Church. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William L. Ricketts; a daughter, Paulina Fike and husband Roger; two sons, Mark Ricketts and wife Laura and Robert Ricketts and wife Judith; a brother, Mark Patterson; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Maritz, Olya Chervatyuk, Mark, Stefan, Adrianna, Logan and Nikolas Fike; an aunt, Ida B. Clark; and an uncle, Mark Mullins. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Olive Branch Cemetery by Pastor Dan Dowdy. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deaf Missionary Church, 3520 Johns St., Norfolk, VA 23513. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, 2009.

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Dollie Hicock

November 19, 2009

Dear Mark, Laura and Olya,

I am sorry to hear about your mom. Having lost my mother not too long ago I know what a loss like that feels like. If I can do anything for you, please let me know.

Dollie Hicock

Suzanne Hollingsworth

November 18, 2009

Mark & Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. Keep her memories close to your heart for comfort. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Smith

November 18, 2009

Mark, we were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family. Weeping endures for a night but joy does come in the morning. Hold on to those precious memories. Bless you. Linda Smith/DSC.

Craig Taylor

November 18, 2009

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

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