Winifred “Winnie” Ricketts, 91, of Cheyenne, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Davis Hospice Center.
She was born on October 12, 1925 in Lincoln, Nebraska and had lived here since 1971 with prior residence in Torrington.
Winnie retired from LCSD #1 as a Home Economics Teacher in 1991 after 41 years of service. She was very active at First Congregational Church and the Cheyenne Heritage Quilt Club.
She is survived by her children, Douglas Ricketts (Cindy), Marla Walker (Mike), and Kerry Ricketts (Kim); a brother, Dean Douglas; two sisters, Linda Sue Hoy and Pamela Apley; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Winnie was preceded in death by her husband, Pax Ricketts; two sisters, Shirley Malone and Dolli Murrell; and her parents.
Services and interment will be in Lincoln.
Friends who wish may contribute to First Congregational Church.