Priscilla Emma Ricker

Priscilla Emma Ricker, 88, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her home. She was born in Williamstown, Mass. On August 4, 1932 the daughter of the late Samuel F. Vince Sr. & Emma P. (Rhondeau) Vince. Priscilla has made Athens her home for the past 15 years after she and her husband relocated here from DeBary, Fl. She was of the Christian faith and a member of Athens Christian Church. Priscilla was a devoted wife and mother. She loved her career in the medical field and enjoyed trips to El Salvador with the Florida hospital to help build clinics and churches for the people there. Priscilla hobbies included her little dog “Bandit”, sun and warm weather, quilting & knitting, women’s fellowship at her church and church events just to name a few.
In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by a brother Samuel F. Vince Jr. and many uncles, aunts and cousins that have gone on before her.
Priscilla leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 68 years David R. Ricker Jr., two daughters Linda L. (Ricker) Rarick and Debbie D.
(Ricker) Mooney, two grandchildren Ryan P. Mooney & Steve M. Monney, two great grandchildren Matthew S. Mooney & Meilani J. Mooney, nieces and nephews Kimberly (Vince) Cyr, Christopher Vince and their children, Robin Kenyon Preble, Christopher Derry & their children, cousins Antoinette (Toni) Vince- Russell and Samuel & Louis Catro.
A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Athens Christian Church located at 802 S Matlock Avenue in Athens, TN with Pastor Rick White officiaiting.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Priscilla and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfuenrals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.