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Juanita Ricks Obituary
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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Wanda Outlaw
May 10, 2016
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 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
Wanda Outlaw
May 10, 2016
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 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
Parisi Melton
May 2, 2016
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 .
charniscia jones
May 1, 2016
Aunt Nene you will be missed....
LEW
April 30, 2016
LOVED ONES:MAY GOD GRANT YOU PEACE AND STRENGTH( PSALMS 29:11) DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.PLEASE EXCEPT MY CONDOLENCE.
MARTEAL AND CONRAY BURTON SR
April 30, 2016
YOU HAVE MY CONDLENCES FOR YOUR WIFES DEATH AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU
Rik Simmons
April 30, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Juanita. She is sorely missed.
Tom James
April 30, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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