of Little Rock, AR
November 7, 1944 - July 16, 2021
Janice Sue Rickett nee Akin of Little Rock, Arkansas was born November 7, 1944 in Monett, Missouri. She went to be with the Lord July 16, 2021. Janice was the eldest of seven children born to Vester and Evelyn Akin.
She earned a bachelor's degree from Harding College in 1966 and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in the late 1990s. She worked as a homemaker, a food services supervisor at Arkansas Children's Hospital and a financial advisor at American Express Financial Services. She was a lifetime member of the church of Christ.
In 1965, she married John D. Rickett of Moody, Missouri and to that union, five sons were born. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
She is survived by her six siblings, Bill Akin of Kansas City MO, David Akin of Lees Summit, MO, Martha Marshall of Greely, CO, Barbara Mears of Leavenworth, KS, Nancy Kane of Leavenworth, KS and Jeannie Sikes of Edmond, OK, her sons, Paul Rickett and wife Lisa of Conway, AR, Mark Rickett and wife Kimberly of Little Rock, AR, Daniel Rickett and wife Rayne of Traskwood, AR, James Rickett and wife Catherine of Texarkana, TX, and Steven Rickett and wife Sara of Bryant, AR, grandchildren Hayden, Brandon, Caleb, Emily, Alyssa, Ethan, Benjamin, Nathaniel, Henry, Charlotte and William (arriving soon) and innumerable nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on July 31 at 11:00 am with visitation at 10:00am at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock.
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16 Condolence(s)
Clare Dunn
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Mark and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. There really are no words. I pray you find peace.
Joanne Johnson
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Mark, my deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jason Scheffer
Saturday, July 31, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tommy and Bettye Wooley
Friday, July 30, 2021
We were sorry to hear of Janice’s death. We were fortunate to meet and visit with she and John when we attended Mablevale Church of Christ.
Prayers for the family.
Sarah Waggoner
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Mark, sending condolences to you and your entire family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Cynthia Roy
Thursday, July 29, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family during this sad time.
Alice Vandergriff
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Jan's passing. I am one of John (J.D.)'s first cousins, the daughter of his uncle James Newberry. May God bless and comfort her family and friends.
Mary Hafer
Sunday, July 25, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. We had many memories from AR Childrens' Hosp
Kara Flippo
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Chuck & Celia Richardson
Saturday, July 24, 2021
She was a wonderful cook and seamstress. She was also so thoughtful; she even handmade a quilt for our adopted daughter. She will be missed!
Janine Duncan
Friday, July 23, 2021
She was such a sweet lady and was always nice to me anytime I was around her. She definitely loved her family. Prayers for you all!
KATHY Koone
Friday, July 23, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sherry & Mike DeJarnette
Friday, July 23, 2021
Our deepest sympathy for you all.
Jeff and Karen Mills
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
She was a blessing to so many and will be deeply missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Lisa Nabholz
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
What a beautiful life led by Christ and influenced many by her example! My arms are giving hugs to a wonderful family, I’m so sorry for your grief! My prayers are for comfort and precious memories!â¤ï¸ðŸŒ¹
Janice Henson
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
She was from an amazing family and she raised an amazing family of her own