BORN

December 16, 1960

DIED

April 25, 2016

AGE

LOCATION

Chesapeake, Virginia

Juanita Sykes Ricks

Chesapeake - Juanita Sykes Ricks, 55, passed away Monday, April 25th in her home in the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake. God plucked a rose from this Earthly garden to plant in His Heavenly garden. She was a fighter and her strength was the wind beneath the wings of many.

She was predeceased by her mother, Geneva Scott Sykes and her sister Frances Lynette Reid. Left to cherish her memories are her father, Deacon Warren Sykes; her devoted husband of 32 years, Bobby Eugene Ricks; daughter Carleta (Travon) and son Bartae (Anitra); brother Pendelton L. Sykes (Rosalyn) and sister Wanda G. Outlaw; two grandchildren Geneva and Bartae Jr, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; along with a host of extended sisters, family, and friends.

A homegoing celebration will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church South Hill. Interment will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Viewing will be Sunday from 1-5pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.pretlowandsons.com.

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To the Ricks family... Our heart is painful but Gods knows what's Best for us even when we don't understand the timing of his work...our circle has been broken again..surely God had a reason to take his child back too soon in our eye sight...Praying for Comfort in us all in the days to come...We really miss U Juanita.... Love your Baby Sister...Wanda O,To the Ricks family... Our heart is painful but Gods knows what's Best for us even when we don't understand the timing of his work...our...

Wanda Outlaw

May 10, 2016 | Charlotte, NC

Wanda Outlaw

May 10, 2016 | Charlotte, NC

I want to offer my deepest condolences to the family as you offer such a beautiful flower and soul back to our Heavenly Father. Mrs Juanita will definitely be missed but I know she is celebrating and now in a better place. Prayers to you all .

Parisi Melton

May 02, 2016 | Chesapeake, VA

Aunt Nene you will be missed....

charniscia jones

May 01, 2016 | Chesapeake, VA

LOVED ONES:MAY GOD GRANT YOU PEACE AND STRENGTH( PSALMS 29:11) DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.PLEASE EXCEPT MY CONDOLENCE.

LEW

April 30, 2016

YOU HAVE MY CONDLENCES FOR YOUR WIFES DEATH AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU

MARTEAL AND CONRAY BURTON SR

April 30, 2016 | York, PA

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Juanita. She is sorely missed.

Rik Simmons

April 30, 2016 | Chesapeake, VA

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tom James

April 30, 2016 | VA Beach, VA

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Tom James

April 30, 2016 | VA Beach, VA

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