Bessie Ricks, 63, of Sparks died Sunday August 30, 2020 at her residence.

She was born November 28, 1956 in Cook County to the late Joe Kelley and the late Thelma Gray.  She was a homemaker and a housekeeper for many families. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Talley Sutton and J.L. Sutton and a sister: Arinda Fountain.

She is survived by a brother: James (Willene) Kelley of Sparks; sister: Rosie Rowe of Valdosta; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 2, 2020 at 4 PM in the Chapel of Lovein Funeral Home with the Rev. Jason Clanton officiating.  Interment will follow in Nashville Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.