Nancy Laprade Rickman

Nancy Laprade Rickman obituary, Clyde, NC

Nancy Laprade Rickman

Nancy Rickman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Nancy LaPrade Rickman, of Waynesville, went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2025.
Born, in Roanoke Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Preston LaPrade and Lucille Lavinder LaPrade. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Rickman; and her brothers, Richard LaPrade and Robert LaPrade. She was a retired school teacher and a devout Christian.
Left to cherish Nancy's memory are her daughters, Sharon Rickman Fauerbach (John) and Laura Rickman; and grandchildren, Amber Weintraub (Aaron) and David Fauerbach along with extended family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville with the Rev John Alexander of Oakley Baptist Church officiating.
Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service of Maggie Valley is caring for the family
and the online register is available at www.smokymountaincremations.com.
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