Doris L. Ricketson, 78, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born August 27, 1935 in Battle Creek, the daughter of the late Julius and Bernice (Pursell) Paul.
On October 1, 1960 in Battle Creek, Doris was united in marriage to George Ricketson, who preceded her in death May 14, 2007. She is survived by two children, Dale (Robin) Ricketson of Kalamazoo and Juanita Sheets of Paw Paw; five grandchildren, Joshua Ricketson, stationed in Kansas, Justin Ricketson of Kalamazoo, Keith Hudson of Wisconsin, Venus Renea Sheets of Paw Paw and Kayralynn Sheets of Paw Paw; sister, Pauline (Richard) Smith of Battle Creek and brother Lyle (Dana) Paul also of Battle Creek.
Memorial services will be held at 12 noon Friday, June 6, 2014 at Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, Rev. Tim Gunderson officiating. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.