Ruth Ricks

Ruth Ricks, of Covington, passed away on January 17, 2014, at the age of 79. Her favorite thing to do was to watch old western movies. She also loved working in her yard taking care of her flowers. When she was able, she enjoyed fishing, camping and sewing. Mrs. Ricks was preceded in death by her first husband, Aaron Ricks; parents, James W. and Winfred (Saxon) Bruce.

Survivors include her husband, William Robertson of Covington; daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Carl Chancey of Conyers, Deborah and Charles Pitts of Covington; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jan Mitchell, Jackie Sheriff; brothers, Gene Bruce, Hoyt Bruce, Edsel Bruce; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Mrs. Ricks will be held Monday, January 20, 2014, 2:00 PM, at Honey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, in Conyers, with Pastor Ricky Bruce and Pastor Hoyt Bruce officiating. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, Sunday, January 19, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

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Visitation

JAN 19. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014

Graveside Service

JAN 20. 2:00 PM (EST)

Honey Creek Baptist Cemetery
Conyers, GA