Rickie Elaine Waid, 70, of Double Springs, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Rickie was born on March 2, 1954 in Haleyville. She loved animals. She took in strays and could not stand to see animals mistreated. Rickie also loved to travel.
Visitation will be on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 12-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs, where her funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Double Springs. Brother Randy Jones and Brother Danny Page will officiate. Rickie is survived by her husband, John Larry Waid; daughter, Melita (Rick) Roseboom; stepson, Kenny (Jennifer) Waid; brother, Larry (Debra) Sutherland; grandchildren, Jacob Roseboom, Leslie (Matt) Thomas, Taylor Roseboom, Ben (Ambra) Waid, Brett Waid (Jennifer Leigh), John Ryan Waid and AJ (MacKenzie) Perdew; great-nieces; Jaci Sutherland and Knoxlee Taylor and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otho and Dean Sutherland; brother, Earl Ray; stepson, Keith Waid and nephew, Heath Sutherland.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Hendrix Health Care and Enhabit Hospice for taking good care of their beloved wife and mother.
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