Shirley Ricketts Obituary
The family of Shirley Ricketts in Paola, Kansas announces her passing on July 7, 2026. Shirley, born on March 2, 1946, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Ricketts to show support.
She was predeceased by: her mother Nellie Ann Ball (Hall); her husband Archel Ricketts; her son Steve Ricketts; her grandson Justin Ricketts; her father Elvis Ball; her siblings, Calvin (Carol Ball), Mary May Thomas (Ball) and Jasper Ball; and her nephew Bobby Ball.
She is survived by: her son James Elvis Ricketts of Prineville, Oregon; her granddaughters, Patrica Ricketts and Karen Ricketts of Charleston, Arkansas; and her brother Chester Ball (Sandy) of Osawatomie, Kansas. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
