Obituary for Marilyn Ricks (Williams)
Marilyn Denice Ricks was born in Jesup, GA on February 23, 1955 to Lelon Franklin Fraiser, Sr. and the late Mary Jane Williams. She was called home to eternal rest on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Marilyn grew up in Jesup, GA. She attended and graduated from Wayne County High School in 972.
Marilyn entered into the workforce in 1977 at Wayne Service Center, where she worked as an instructor for mental and behavioral adult clients. She was also a Special Olympics volunteer coordinator for basketball, softball, volleyball, track, field, and swimming. Under her leadership the team won many gold and silver medals in local and state tournament games. The volleyball team earned them a position to play in the 1987 International Special Olympics summer game. They won the gold medal for their division at Notre Dame, South Bend Indiana, where 4,700 athletes from more than 70 countries participated. This was one of the largest amateur sports events at that time. Marilyn had the opportunity to meet many celebrities to include, Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Mandrell, Don Johnson, Emmanuel Lewis, Spud Webb, Patrick Ewing, and Darrin Stephens just to name a few.
In 1990 Marilyn was blessed to pursue another career with the Federal Bureau of Prison, FCI Jesup. During her tenure she received several awards such as, employee of the month, Supervisor of the year, and awards for superior work and her leadership ability. For 22 years she campaigned and contributed to charities through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) which benefits the underprivileged. While working at FCI Jesup she prided herself for being known as Momma Ricks to the inmates she came to know and love. She helped shaped and encouraged them and helped them to live productive lives upon their release. She always told them if they put God first, He would open doors for them. She assisted several of them in an outreach program called Preventive Incarceration.
After retiring from the Bureau of Prison, FCI Jesup in 2012, she volunteered for over a year at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
In 2012 Marilyn became a substitute teacher in the Wayne County School system. She loved working with kids, she always encouraged them to pursue a higher education. She believed that if you would put God first and work hard the sky would be the limit.
Marilyn gave her life to Christ at an early age. Marilyn was a faithful member of Turning Point Worship Center under the Leadership of Pastor Justin Mitchell. She was an Elder and an altar worship leader. She loved her family and there was nothing she wouldn't do for them. Marilyn's greatest joy was giving, serving, and helping others.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her Mother, Mary Jane Williams, her Brother Cornell Williams Sr. and Uncle Nathaniel Carter Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted husband of 31years, Roger Lee RIcks. Her loving Sisters, Coretha Outley of Ontario, CA; Towonner Govan of McDonough, GA. Bennie Bell Williams of Waycross, GA; Sylvia Frasier of Atlanta, GA; Rosby Fraiser of Hinesville, GA; Constance Ford (Jospeh) of Hinesville, GA . Her loving brothers, Alvin Williams Sr. (Pearl) of Jesup, GA; Donniver Williams (Deborah) of Ludowici, GA; Lelon Frasier Jr. (Deborah) of Riceboro, GA; Michael Frasier (Debra) of Riceboro, GA; Lorenzo Frasier of Ludowici, GA., Beloved Aunt, Josie Carter of Ludowici, GA., Special Sister-in-laws, Bobbie Jean Williams of Jesup, GA; Patricia Lawrence of Brunswick, GA; Calvineta Byard of Lithia Springs, GA. God Children Sabrina Stephens of Albany, GA; Jason Powell of Jesup, GA; Jessica Beasley of Jesup, GA. Best friends Marva Wilson of Jesup, GA; Marie Harris of Savannah, GA; Freddy Height of Darien, GA. Very special friends Cedric and Shirley Lindsey of Hinesville, Ga. Very Special Nieces (Daughters) Kalondra WIlliams of Jonesboro, GA; Raquelle Brown of McDonough, GA; Amelia Brown of McDonough, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
There will be a walk thru viewing held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Royal Funeral Home Chapel, 247 W. Pine Street, Jesup, Ga. 31545 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Remains will also lie in state for viewing from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to service on Thursday.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 @ 11:00 a.m., at Turning Point Worship Center, 1810 S. Palm St., Jesup, Ga. 31545.
Everyone in attendance are expected to wear their masks in efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
*Services will be live streamed for those unable to attend services: royalfuneralhomeinc.com
Marilyn entered into the workforce in 1977 at Wayne Service Center, where she worked as an instructor for mental and behavioral adult clients. She was also a Special Olympics volunteer coordinator for basketball, softball, volleyball, track, field, and swimming. Under her leadership the team won many gold and silver medals in local and state tournament games. The volleyball team earned them a position to play in the 1987 International Special Olympics summer game. They won the gold medal for their division at Notre Dame, South Bend Indiana, where 4,700 athletes from more than 70 countries participated. This was one of the largest amateur sports events at that time. Marilyn had the opportunity to meet many celebrities to include, Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Mandrell, Don Johnson, Emmanuel Lewis, Spud Webb, Patrick Ewing, and Darrin Stephens just to name a few.
In 1990 Marilyn was blessed to pursue another career with the Federal Bureau of Prison, FCI Jesup. During her tenure she received several awards such as, employee of the month, Supervisor of the year, and awards for superior work and her leadership ability. For 22 years she campaigned and contributed to charities through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) which benefits the underprivileged. While working at FCI Jesup she prided herself for being known as Momma Ricks to the inmates she came to know and love. She helped shaped and encouraged them and helped them to live productive lives upon their release. She always told them if they put God first, He would open doors for them. She assisted several of them in an outreach program called Preventive Incarceration.
After retiring from the Bureau of Prison, FCI Jesup in 2012, she volunteered for over a year at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
In 2012 Marilyn became a substitute teacher in the Wayne County School system. She loved working with kids, she always encouraged them to pursue a higher education. She believed that if you would put God first and work hard the sky would be the limit.
Marilyn gave her life to Christ at an early age. Marilyn was a faithful member of Turning Point Worship Center under the Leadership of Pastor Justin Mitchell. She was an Elder and an altar worship leader. She loved her family and there was nothing she wouldn't do for them. Marilyn's greatest joy was giving, serving, and helping others.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her Mother, Mary Jane Williams, her Brother Cornell Williams Sr. and Uncle Nathaniel Carter Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted husband of 31years, Roger Lee RIcks. Her loving Sisters, Coretha Outley of Ontario, CA; Towonner Govan of McDonough, GA. Bennie Bell Williams of Waycross, GA; Sylvia Frasier of Atlanta, GA; Rosby Fraiser of Hinesville, GA; Constance Ford (Jospeh) of Hinesville, GA . Her loving brothers, Alvin Williams Sr. (Pearl) of Jesup, GA; Donniver Williams (Deborah) of Ludowici, GA; Lelon Frasier Jr. (Deborah) of Riceboro, GA; Michael Frasier (Debra) of Riceboro, GA; Lorenzo Frasier of Ludowici, GA., Beloved Aunt, Josie Carter of Ludowici, GA., Special Sister-in-laws, Bobbie Jean Williams of Jesup, GA; Patricia Lawrence of Brunswick, GA; Calvineta Byard of Lithia Springs, GA. God Children Sabrina Stephens of Albany, GA; Jason Powell of Jesup, GA; Jessica Beasley of Jesup, GA. Best friends Marva Wilson of Jesup, GA; Marie Harris of Savannah, GA; Freddy Height of Darien, GA. Very special friends Cedric and Shirley Lindsey of Hinesville, Ga. Very Special Nieces (Daughters) Kalondra WIlliams of Jonesboro, GA; Raquelle Brown of McDonough, GA; Amelia Brown of McDonough, GA, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
There will be a walk thru viewing held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Royal Funeral Home Chapel, 247 W. Pine Street, Jesup, Ga. 31545 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Remains will also lie in state for viewing from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to service on Thursday.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 @ 11:00 a.m., at Turning Point Worship Center, 1810 S. Palm St., Jesup, Ga. 31545.
Everyone in attendance are expected to wear their masks in efforts to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
*Services will be live streamed for those unable to attend services: royalfuneralhomeinc.com