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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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LaBritish Tyus sent Beautiful Dreams for Elsie Ricks - October 01, 2025

Elsie was a lovely lady and always had a sweet smile and warm hug. Our days together at Williford are remembered fondly! Peace to Elsie and her family❣️

Trudi Waters

My sincere condolences i did not know Ms Elsie had passed she was a pillar of Rocky Mount and surrounding areas i will never forget her and all she did for my family and so many others its just my regret that i was not there because had i known i would not have missed out on celebrating her life well lived a giving and caring person to all she met.

Veronica Richardson

To the Ricks and Davis family, I am so sorry for your loss and share in your sympathy. I will always remember Cousin Elsie stopping me in school and letting me know that she was my family. I was taken home with her and met my other cousins and was feed by Aunt Betty Mae a meal fit for a King and Queen. Rest my dear friend in the arms of our Savior. Family be strong for one another. Love Always.

Pamela L. Farmer & Family- Hampton Virginia

Pamela L. Farmer

Louise, as we all called her was a beautiful soul. The Davis family and Lucas family started a friendship from the day of farming tobacco. I shall always remember Louise's beautiful smile and soften voice. May the family find comfort in Jesus Christ.

Brenda Lucas-Spivey

Deepest sympathy to the family. We have loss a great soldier. She will be missed. We love you Elsie. To her daughter, family and friends may God keep his loving arms around you. Love Carrie and Crystal.

Carrie Umstead Davis

Elsie's warmth and kindness will be a lasting memory.

Lesterine Dancy Sturdivant

Meca, my prayers and love to you. From my days at Williford Elem. Mrs.Louise was always a beautiful mother figure more than my bff's mom. May GOD bless you and your family with peace that passes all understanding.

Tisha Cooper

My condolences and prayers to the family.

Donald and Lexzine Bryant

May the presence of God bring peace and comfort to the Ricks and Davis family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Clemon and Doris Boddie

Doris Boddie

Praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Annie Steward

Sending my condolences and Love to the family Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven Cannot Heal

Evangelist Patricia Pittman Kelly

My deepest condolences to the Rick's and Davis family. May God be with your family.

Quincy Dozier

Our deepest condolences to The Ricks & Davis Family. We pray that your memories of sweet Elsie fill your hearts to overflow.

We love you, Hal & Jacci Stephens

Jacqueline Stephens

Our deepest condolences to the Rick's and Davis Family. May God continue to bless and strengthen you in the days to come. Tim & Annette Jones

Annette Jones

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family!

Michael & Shelby Vines

Sending our condolences to the Davis/Ricks families

The Bobbitt Family

My condolences to the family.

Sharon Noel

Our sincere condolences to the Ricks and Davis Family. God will give you the strength to get through ANY situation. Just trust in Him. Patricia and George Jones

Pat Daniels Jones

Sending my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

Priscilla Hagans Dickens

Sweet, beautiful Elsie, memories of you will be with me forever.

Dr. Shirley Johnson

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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