Mildred Rickard Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mildred Rickard of Hanson, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 16, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mildred Rickard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Charles Raymond Rickard; and her parents, Chester Gates and Haline Gates. She is survived by: her granddaughter Autumn Brook Clark; her siblings, Edna Wells, Everlene Gates of Betty Gates, J. C, Hattie Baldwin, Lindle Gates, Virginia Harden, James Gates, Doris Kasel and Jewell Gates; her children, Teresa Oliver (David Oliver) of Princeton, KY, Julie Frias (Mario) of Hanson, KY and Brad Rickard (Deborah) of Knoxville, TN; her grandchildren, Brandon Shanks (Kara), Caleb Oliver (Allison), Sarah Rose Hussey (Nathanael), Destin Wells (Trevor) and Joel Rickard (Natalie); her great grandchildren, Hudson Shanks, Karter Shanks, Baylor Shanks, Sadie Oliver and Sutton Oliver; and her siblings, Murel Bivins, Eula Smith, Anna Petrakovitz, Janice Pate, Gary Gates, Darrell Gates, Mary Turpin and Tim Gates. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Barnett Strother Funeral Home (2285 N Main St, Madisonville, KY 42431). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at the Westlawn Cemetery (415 Livingston Rd, Hanson, KY 42413).
