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Elsie Ricks

Passed 09/27/2025

Obituary For Elsie Ricks

Elsie D. Ricks, 77, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Funeral service will be held 11:00am, Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2141 Cokey Road, Rocky Mount, NC. 27801 where Rev. Malcom Eatmon is pastor and Rev. Melvin Davis, officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.

Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

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William McCann sent Beautiful Dreams for Elsie Ricks - October 02, 2025

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May God strengthen the Ricks and Davis families during this time. Joyce, Joel, Jabbo and Loretta Avent Castalia NC

Loretta Avent

I will remember Elsie as a loving and caring person when we were members of the Rocky Mount Ushers Union always working with a smile.

Helen Hines Hunter

Sending my sincere sympathy to the family. Memories of sister Elsie's beautiful and caring spirit I will hold dear in my heart.

Christine Cherry

To the Ricks Family you are in my thoughts and prayers today and always.Shelia A. Williams & Family

Shelia Williams

Rest in peace Ms. Elsie Ricks, you were a sweet soul with always a beautiful smile, now resting in the arms of Jesus!🙏🏾❤️💐

Gracure Flemings Bailey

Your Wife/ Sister/Mom/ Cousin's Kindness and Warmth will always be present. She was an incredible person. Her memory will live on through the lives she touched. Wishing You peace and comfort as you navigate this challenging time in your life. Our Deepest Sympathies and Prayers are with You and your Family.

Joyce\Ernest Flemings

My condolences to the Davis/Ricks families. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that she is in the arms of her Jesus. She will always be in your hearts and your memories.

Mary R. Clinton

To the Ricks & Davis Family sending our Prayers to your family

Gloria Valentine Todd Valentine Brandon Valentine

I send my prayers and condolences. May God comfort your hearts at this time.

Thelma Harris

Our Condolences to the Davis/Ricks family. May God give you strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Willie & Linda Mooring

My condolences and prayers to the family

LaToya Pitt

I am so thankful for the times we spent together. What a lovely person she was..... Bronchie

Bronchie Hart

Fond memories of Elsie.

The Battle Family, formerly of Little Easonburg

Sandra Battle, Durham, NC

Keeping the family in our prayers.

Marvin and Gail Thorne

It is with mixed emotions that we the Mothers of the Mount Olive MB Church, Express our Sincere Condolences to the Ricks and Davis Families in the passing of a very Loving and caring Friend and Member, the link has been broken, Praying God will give the Family as well as our Church Family the Strength to endure. Though the Clouds May hang over there will be a Brighter Day. Rest well!🙏🏾

Dianne Battle

With our deepest sympathy.

Deacon John and Dr Alice Burt

To the family we were very saddened to hear about the passing of Eloise She had a very kind soul your have our condolences and sympathy but most of all our Prayers God came into the room and took her hand and said your work here is done what a spectacular job it was now come with me to your Heavenly Home and spread all your Joy as you enter though the PearlyGate we will miss you take your rest in your new Home SumlerFamily

SumlerFamily

Prayers and condolences to Shameca, the Ricks family and Davis family. I will always remember Elsie (Louise) as such a kind, loving and caring person. She will be missed dearly.

Latrice (Tricey) Hughes

Prayers and loving thoughts to the entire Ricks and Davis Families. Cherish precious memories and be comforted in God's care and peace.🙏🏾 Love always ❤️ Wilbur and Arlinda Parker Minister Josephine Macon

Wilbur and Arlinda Parker

Wishing you peace, comfort, and strength during this incredibly difficult time.

Ivorette Cooper

Our deepest condolences to Shameka, Earl and The Davis Family! We can't believe Elsie Is gone, but we know she is with her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. May the memories of the happy times you had together be of some comfort during this incredibly difficult time. Elsie was such a caring, loving, welcoming, and thoughtful person. She will live on in our hearts forever. Tommy is so sad that his "Skeet-a-boot" is gone. We love you all. The Harris Family

Albert (Tommy) & Rena Harris

Prayers for peace and comfort 🙏

Mary Carpenter (CHUCKWAGON)

Praying for The Ricks & Davis Family.

Pastor Stephanie Frink

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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