Obituary of Lucille Ricks

Lucille M. Ricks, 97, of Palm City, Florida, died May 25, 2012 at home.

Born in Catskill, New York, she had been a resident of Florida for 46 years originally from Saugerties, New York and was a resident of Palm City for over 20 years.

Before retiring she was a residential and commercial interior decorator.

She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and the Holy Redeemer Women's Guild. She also coordinated Bingo at the church for many years. She was a Columbiette with the Knights of Columbus Council 6211, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 126 and the Deborah Hospital Auxiliary.

Survivors include a son Charles M. Ricks III of Pahrump, Nevada; fifteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles M. Ricks Jr. a daughter Janice Anita Carney, a son Philip T. Ricks and five brothers.

SERVICES: Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on May 27, 2012 at the Forest Hills Funeral Homes - Palm City Chapel with a vigil prayer service at 6:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on May 28, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum.

For those who wish, contributions can be made to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, PO Box 916, Palm City, FL 34991.

An online registry is available at: www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com.