Ella Rickerson's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2025 in Vinton, Virginia

Ella Rickerson

February 28, 1952 - May 15, 2025 (73 years old)

Vinton, Virginia

Ella Rickerson's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2025 in Vinton, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory

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Ella Rickerson

February 28, 1952 - May 15, 2025 (73 years old)

Vinton, Virginia

Ella Rickerson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ella Rickerson of Vinton, Virginia, who passed away on May 15, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ella Rickerson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Glen Lewis Ashby and Florence Mae Ashby (Wyatt); her husband Alan Lynn Rickerson; her daughter-in-law Sydney Taylor Rickerson (Kenny); and her brother Roger Lee Ashby (Gale).

She is survived by: her sons, Kenny Rickerson and Brian Rickerson (Danielle); her brother Bruce Ashby (Gwen); her sibling's children, Matt Ashby (Tori), Mark Ashby (Courtney) and Sarah Bernard (Matthew); her sisters-in-law, Sandra Rickerson and Gale Ashby; and her grandsons, Hunter, Walker, Nash and Luke. She is also survived by friends, former coworkers, and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Roanoke Valley SPCA, an organization close to Ella's heart.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory



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May 19

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Oakey's Vinton Chapel
627 Hardy Rd, Vinton, VA 24179

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May 20

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Oakey's Vinton Chapel
627 Hardy Rd, Vinton, VA 24179

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