Ricki Jean Rich

Ricki Jean Rich, 77, of Parkdale, died Friday, April 3, 2026, as the result of an automobile accident.  Mrs. Rich was born February 15, 1949 in Jonesville, Louisiana and was a resident of Ashley County since 1972.  She graduated in 1984 from the University of Arkansas at Monticello with a Associates Degree in Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 38 years before retiring in 2016. Mrs. Rich loved being a nurse and took great pride in caring for others and her patients always enjoyed spending time with her. She was a member of Wilmot Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and growing plants.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Wayne Rich in 2000; her parents, Richard and Nell Kellem Brewer; a sister, Polly Taylor and a nephew, Gabriel Morris.

She is survived by two sons, Bruce Rich and his wife, Melissa "Missy", of Parkdale and Jason Rich and his wife, Genevieve, of Fayetteville; a daughter, Dr. Leslie Vestal of Fayetteville; a sister, Linda Morris of Kernersville, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Devan Lawson, John Vestal, Tanner Rich and his fiancee, Bailey, and Arlo Rich; a great-grandchildren, Scott and one arriving later this year; two nephews, Shawn Morris, Brian Taylor and a niece, Blair McClure.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the Parkdale Cemetery with Bro. Philip Bowles officiating.

Visitation will be 1:45 - 2 p.m., Wednesday at the cemetery.