Carole Branch Ricks Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Carole Branch Ricks (Norfolk, Virginia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 21, 2026 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carole Branch Ricks to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband James Alphonso Ricks; and her sister Anita Yvonne Cuffee. She is survived by: her daughter Mesha Ricks Hayes of Portsmouth, VA; her grandsons, Bryan Benton Hayes, II of Suffolk, VA, Benjamin Hayes of Atlanta, GA and Josiah Emmanuel Hayes of Portsmouth, VA; her granddaughter-in-law Victoria Goodwin; her great grandchild Brenton Lamont Darius Hayes; her sister Brenda Branch Pierce of Los Angeles, CA; her niece Monique "Mikki" Adams of Los Angeles, CA; her nephew Rayminton Cuffee, Jr. (Adrienne) of Chesapeake, VA; her great-nephews, Rayminton, III, Anthony and Ryan; and her cousins, Lesa Richardson of Chesapeake, VA and Linda Long of Portsmouth, VA. She is also survived by other cousins, family members, and caregivers.
In lieu of floral arrangements, the family invites you to donate to the Community Outreach Pantry at First Baptist Church-Bute Street which supports the church's mission for community outreach. 418 E. Bute Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.
