Faye Dix Rickman - Fair Funeral Home

Faye Dix Rickman July 11, 1927 - March 8, 2018

Born: Monday Jul 11, 1927

Died: Thursday Mar 8, 2018

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Faye Dix Rickman, 90 of 405 NC 700 in Eden, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Hospice Home of Rockingham County.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 13th at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10 am til 10:45 am at Fair Funeral Home prior to proceeding to the cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home at other times.

Mrs. Rickman was born July 11, 1927 in Spray, NC, to the late Russell Raines Dix and Julia Elizabeth O'dell Dix. She was a member of Osborne Baptist Church and a retiree of Rockingham County Social Services. Faye enjoyed painting and playing cards with friends.

She is survived by her son, Stan Rickman and wife, Kathy of Skipwith, VA; grandson, Joe Rickman of Raleigh; granddaughter, Lindy Joyce and husband, Chris of Eden; and three great-grandchildren, Eli, Julie and Zakk.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Able "B.A." Rickman, Jr.; daughter, Lynn Sumpter; brother, Joe Dix; and sister, Dell Gray.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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Joe, Lindy, & Family, On behalf of Jackie Chandler and the rest of our family, we would like to express the deepest condolences for the loss of this beloved woman. She was a wonderful friend. She and Jackie called each other every day, if nothing else to make sure the other was okay. What a amazing friendship deep rooted in love and caring. She will be truly missed by her card playing friends and everyone else whose lives she touched. Prayers and hugs for each of you during this difficult time. Love, Wendi Stockstill, Vicki Sharp, & Jackie Chandler
Wendi Goodman Stockstill

Our condolences to you Stan and Kathy. We are praying for you and your family at this time. I know It is hard to lose a parent and she was such a sweet and loving woman. We love y'all and care for you all.
Susie Brust

I was so sad to learn of Mrs. Rickman's passing. What a sweet lady she was. I went to school with Lynn and Stan and have known Lindy since she was at Douglass. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Susan Cheek Pace

Stan and Lindy I'm so sorry to hear of Faye's passing. I have a lot of childhood memories of B.A and Faye growing up. I have especially missed Lynn over the years.
Sandy (Shelton) Williams

My heart is with your family. It is an honor, and a blessing, to have known and loved sweet Granny Faye. Wishing you peace, courage for the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Michelle Pulliam
Michelle Pulliam

Our sincere sympathy to Stan, Kathy, Joe, Lindy and their families. Faye was the type of person that anyone who knew her realized they had a true and caring friend. She was so sweet, kind and loving--and a talented artist. Our thoughts are with all of you, and we hope your fond memories of such a special lady will comfort you. Steve and Marilyn Sumpter
Steve and Marilyn Sumpter

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