J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Rickman, Helen V.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Helen Virginia Temple Rickman, widow of the late George Thomas Rickman, senior entered her heavenly home early Tuesday morning, April 22, 2008. She was born November 15, 1922 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late, Arthur Drewery Temple and Laura Pansy Wells Temple and raised in Hopewell, Virginia. She and George had 46 wonderful years of marriage together and raised three children. Left to cherish her memory is her brother, The Reverend Robert Lee Temple and his family of Mechanicsville, Virginia and her sons, George Thomas (Tommy) Rickman junior, of Hopewell, Virginia, Paul Timothy (Tim) Rickman and wife Julia of Winston-Salem, N.C., and her daughter Trudy Lynn Rickman and husband, Charles Dean, junior of Richmond, Virginia. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Benjamin Thomas Rickman and Sarah Jordan Rickman of Winston-Salem, N. C. and her new granddaughter, Virginia Temple Dean, of Richmond, Virginia. Many devoted nieces and nephews will miss her dearly. They include Irene Brown, of Carson, Virginia, Buddy Wagner and wife Anita, of Hopewell, Virginia, The Reverend Preston Wagner, and wife, Lana of Wake Forest, North Carolina, Ricky Rickman and family of Disputanta, Va. and Vickie Rickman Horst and husband, Mark, of Houston, Texas. Helen was a loving wife, devoted mother, dedicated volunteer and faithful servant of God; she was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Hopewell, Virginia and diligently served her church. The family would like to thank the members of First Baptist, especially Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sacra, who have always been so devoted to her and her late husband, George. The family will receive friends and family Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home from 7-8:30 P.M. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 10:00 A. M. at the First Baptist Church, Hopewell, with the Reverend Jeff Raymond, of First Baptist Church and her nephew, The Rev. Preston Wagner, officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church 401 N2nd Avenue Hopewell, Va. 23860 or your favorite charity. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Dear Tommy, Timmy & Trudy,

George and Helen's influence indeed reaches world wide. As with Buddy Leavitt, who was in Korea when he learned of Helen's passing, we are in Holland when we received the news of Helen and of Trudy's little one.

It sparks memories that go back to the 1970s when George, Helen, Bonnie, Al, Bill, Barbara, Jean and I and several other took a host of kids to Big Meadows.

Who enjoyed it more? The kids or the adults? You know the answer because that was the kind of giving people George and Helen were.

Ben Painter

Posted by: Ben and Jean Painter at May 1, 2008 11:45 AM

Dear Rickmans

We are so sorry to read about the passing of your mom. She will be missed by all....The plus is that she is reunited with George and sitting at the feet of Christ.
Just know you are in our prayers at this time.

blessings & prayers
debbie & gary higginbotham

Posted by: Debbie & Gary Higginbotham at April 24, 2008 06:55 PM

Tommy, Timmy & Trudy,

I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I know that she will be missed by everyone.

The Rickman family was a part of my growing up in the neighborhood. Your Mom & Dad were wonderful parents, friends and neighbors. There is not a day that goes by that I think of their house on the top of the hill where we used to sleigh ride down the driveway during the winter, and in the summer time pick green apples of their trees.

Mrs. Rickman was a wonderful person and an inspiration to all the kids in the neighborhood.

My condolences are with you during this difficult time. May the beautiful memories of your Mother lessen the sadness you feel with each passing day and give you comfort, hope and strength.

In Christs Love,

Claudia Leech

Posted by: Claudia Thompson Leech at April 24, 2008 09:55 AM

I am good friend of George's (Tommy). I wanted to send my condolences to the family during this sad time. I never met Ms. Rickman, but from what George said about her, she sounded like a really great person. I know that she will be missed.

Darnell Law

Posted by: Darnell Law at April 23, 2008 11:32 AM

Dear Tommy, Tim, Trudy and family,

Our Heavenly Father has received another great saint this week. Your mom was a true inspiration to all who knew her. Your mom and your dad were great friends to my parents.

Please know that even though I live far away (Korea), I still think of the Rickman family often. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you bid farewell to a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Love in Christ,

Buddy Leavitt

Posted by: Buddy Leavitt at April 23, 2008 08:45 AM