A lifetime resident of Greeneville, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, George Ricker, her siblings, Anna Ruth Lindsey, Donald Morgan, Nelda Morgan, and half-brothers, Wiley Morgan and F.S. Morgan Jr.
Marie is survived by her son, Mike Ricker; grandson, Chad Ricker and Melanie Phillips; her half-sisters: Lucille Morgan and Suzy and her husband, Wayne Morrison; nephews: Van and Stan Lindsey; niece: Candice and her husband, Robbie Floyd; great nephews: Austin and Gabe Lindsey; and great niece: Rebecca Chapman. Other relatives are Bill Ricker, Dwayne Ricker and Sondra Brown, Becki McInturff, Reeve Love, Sylvia Jaynes, Rebecca Ann Prillaman, Jean Dohes, Marty and Ken Jaynes and Joe Jaynes.
The family extends a special thank you to Mary Gross, her son, T.J., and the staff at Morning Pointe, who were family the past 14 years.
Marie was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She worked at Western Union and later at Magnavox until her retirement.
She loved her family, the beach, and her dog Daisy.
Marie will be remembered for her loving and warm personality. She lived life to the fullest every day and was a blessing to her family and friends.
Due to COVID-19, there will be no family visitation; however, those wishing to pay respects and sign the memorial book may do so Tuesday, January 19th between 8 am and 5 pm at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
A graveside service will be held at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens on Wednesday, January 20th. Those wishing to join the procession, please arrive at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home at 1:30 pm. The graveside service will be held at 2 pm in GreeneLawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions to be sent to Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Main St., Greeneville, TN 37745 or to The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue, 2061 TB-75, Blountville, TN 37617.