Billie Ricke

May 16, 1932 - June 8, 2015

Mildred “Billie” Ricke, 83 of Medicine Lodge, KS died Monday, June 8, 2015 at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS. Billie is lovingly known as "Baki" by family and friends. She was born on May 16, 1932 in San Angelo, TX, the daughter of Jewel Edgar Farris and Okla Belle (Avants) Farris. She is survived by her husband, Frank Ricke, whom she married on Oct. 1, 1983. Billie was a graduate of Coleman High School in Coleman, TX. She was a member of Assembly of God Church, Medicine Lodge, KS. Surviving in addition to her husband, Frank Ricke are one son, Rusty (Karen) Winn of Bellville, TX; two daughters, Amy K. Winn of Houston, TX and Nancy Winn of Abilene, TX; two step-daughters, Dianna Ricke-Peden (Edward Peden) of Topeka, KS and Cindy (Danny) Archuleta of Kiowa, KS; one sister, Myrna Brink Ellison of Coleman, TX; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Billie was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Pete and Jerry Farris. Cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the register book on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church, Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Rodney Worsham officiating. Memorials may be made to the Assembly of God Church, Medicine Lodge, KS in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com. .