Eva Mae Hammock Rickard
Eva Mae Hammock Rickard went home to be with her Lord May 29 at the age of 89. She was born Sept. 17, 1934, to Husie and Ettie Hammock in Franklin County. She married Amos Lindbergh Rickard November 12, 1954, and they were married 51 years prior to his death on July 22, 2005.
She was a member of James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife. Her selfless love will always be remembered. After her husband passed away, she worked as a foster grandparent for several years. When she was unable to do that, her time was spent watching her gospel music, reading the Bible and working word puzzles.
She is survived by her three children, Sheila Boyd (Bobby), Sherry Bragwell (Dallas), Jeff Rickard (Amy), all of Russellville; grandchildren, Nick Boyd, Sonny Boyd (Jana), Robbie Boyd, Crystal McCollum (Chris), Lexie Sherrill (Caleb), Mason Bragwell (Laynee McGee fiancé); great-grandchildren, Peyton Boyd, Lindley Boyd, Eli Boyd, Tyde Boyd, Caden McCollum, Casey McCollum, baby Eva Mae Sherrill expected in August; a host of nieces and nephews; and also, her fur baby, Precious.
She was predeceased by her husband Amos Lindbergh Rickard, her parents, Husie and Ettie Hammock, and brothers and sisters, Annie Lou Bange, Thelton Hammock, James Hammock, Raymond Hammock, Ruth Hardin and Gerald Hammock.
Visitation will be June 1 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. A graveside service follows at 11 a.m. at James Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Kenneth Bonds is officiating. The pallbearers will be Dallas Bragwell, Mason Bragwell, Caleb Sherrill, Bobby Boyd, Robbie Boyd and Sonny Boyd. The honorary pallbearers will be Nick Boyd, Chris McCollum and Caden McCollum.
Words cannot express the love and care shown to our mother by special caregivers, Beverly Thorne, Brenda Pounders and Betty Hall. We have special thanks to Alabama Hospice of the Shoals and Spry Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family asks consideration be given to making a donation to James Chapel Church.
