1928
Frances
2015
Frances Rickert
October 21, 1928 — August 30, 2015
Harlingen, TX:
Frances “Jada” Rickert, 86, was born in Mayfield, Oklahoma on October 21, 1928 and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 30, 2015. She passed peacefully in her sleep at her home.
She was one of 10 children raised in the hardscrabble days of the Depression and Dust Bowl in Western Oklahoma. She moved to the Valley in 1946. She started working for Southwestern Bell in Mercedes and retired after a successful 36 year career.
Frances loved gardening, trips to South Padre Island with her best friend Jane Polk and her family and loved the Holiday Season, especially Christmas with friends and family.
Frances had a soul with a kind and gentle spirit and was generous to a fault. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Kate Stone of Erick, Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband of 69 years Joe Rickert Sr.; two sons, Joe Rickert Jr. and Jim Massey (Kaye); two grandsons, Wade Massey (Amy) and Westin Massey (Sarah); and great grandchildren, Kayla, McKenzie and Tyler. Also surviving is her sister, Pat Tigner of Sayre, Oklahoma.
As per her wishes a private graveside service will be held.
A special thanks to the staff at Gentiva and especially to Ruth who put a smile on Mom’s face each morning. Also a special thanks to the faithful caregivers Lee and Ana.
In lieu of flowers the family request, memorial contributions be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 703 W. 3rd St., Mercedes, Texas 78570.
Frances “Jada” Rickert, 86, was born in Mayfield, Oklahoma on October 21, 1928 and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 30, 2015. She passed peacefully in her sleep at her home.
She was one of 10 children raised in the hardscrabble days of the Depression and Dust Bowl in Western Oklahoma. She moved to the Valley in 1946. She started working for Southwestern Bell in Mercedes and retired after a successful 36 year career.
Frances loved gardening, trips to South Padre Island with her best friend Jane Polk and her family and loved the Holiday Season, especially Christmas with friends and family.
Frances had a soul with a kind and gentle spirit and was generous to a fault. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Kate Stone of Erick, Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband of 69 years Joe Rickert Sr.; two sons, Joe Rickert Jr. and Jim Massey (Kaye); two grandsons, Wade Massey (Amy) and Westin Massey (Sarah); and great grandchildren, Kayla, McKenzie and Tyler. Also surviving is her sister, Pat Tigner of Sayre, Oklahoma.
As per her wishes a private graveside service will be held.
A special thanks to the staff at Gentiva and especially to Ruth who put a smile on Mom’s face each morning. Also a special thanks to the faithful caregivers Lee and Ana.
In lieu of flowers the family request, memorial contributions be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 703 W. 3rd St., Mercedes, Texas 78570.
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