Joan Ricketts

Joan Ricketts, 61, Independence, Mo. died May 4, 2005 at Medical Center of Independence. Graveside services will be 10 am, Sat., May 7, 2005 at Mound Grove Cemetery. Joan was born Jan. 23, 1944 in Trenton, Mo. She enjoyed her pets, cooking and spending time with her great-nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Dorothy Ricketts, brothers J.L. Ricketts, Lloyd Ricketts, Jr., and sister Joyce Parish. Joan is survived by brother Harold R. Ricketts and wife Drenda; nephew Derrick Ricketts; niece Ronda Thomas and husband Mickey; nephew Jesse Church and wife Kellee; nephew Nick Parish; and great-nieces Koree Church and Risteria Thomas.