Debra Faye "Debi" Ricketson Ward

July 10, 1960 - November 28, 2019

Mrs. Debra Faye “Debi” Ricketson Ward, age 59 of Douglas, GA, passed away, Thursday morning, November 28, 2019 at her residence following a short illness. Mrs. Ward was born July 10, 1960 to the late Alvin Ricketson and the late Doris Elizabeth Rozar Ricketson. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother: Ronnie Ricketson and an aunt: Lois Strickland. Mrs. Ward, a native of Douglas, was a School Bus Driver with the Coffee County Board of Education. Survivors include: Her Husband: Gary A. Ward of Douglas, GA 1 Son: Anthony Jefferson and wife Mandy of Brunswick, GA 1 Daughter: Amber Fowler and husband David of Ambrose, GA 2 Step Children: Jody Ward and Jaime Ward both of Douglas, GA 2 Brothers: Eddie Ricketson and wife Gloria of Douglas, GA Alvin Eugene Ricketson and wife Marjorie of Douglas, GA 1 Sister in Law: Barbara Ricketson 5 Grandchildren: Avery Jefferson, Sarah Ward, Nataleigh Fowler, Seth Jefferson and Amelia Fowler Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends The funeral service will be Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Rocky Pond Baptist Church with Rev. Lonnie Spikes and Rev. Larry Stone officiating. The interment will follow in the Rocky Pond Cemetery. Mrs. Ward will be placed in the church at 2:00 PM to lie in state until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, November 30, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Rocky Pond Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Rocky Pond Baptist Church in Debi’s memory. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.