- December 26, 2024
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Judith Pixler-Ricket
1941-2021
Judith Pixler-Ricket, 79, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on January 4, 2021.
She was born on June 14th, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, where her favorite Sunflowers were in as much abundance as the love she gave to people.
She studied Education at Washburn University and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Teaching.
Judith worked as a Teacher and Assistant Principal and earned her Master’s in Educational Leadership at The University of North Florida. After 32 years of service, she retired from Duval County Schools. Judith was honored with Teacher of The Year and Volunteer of The Year. She spent 2 years as a program manager at PACE Center for Girls.
Her passions were Church of Our Savior, mentoring, clowning, scuba diving, traveling and loving people!
Her passions were Church of Our Savior, mentoring, clowning, scuba diving, traveling and loving people! She graduated from a 4-year extension course, Education for Ministry, The University of the South. She also volunteered her time in prison ministry for the Episcopal Church.
Judith is survived by her loving daughter Tracy Pixler-Anderson.
She married and shared her life with her adoring husband Ronald Ricket. They lived in Jacksonville, Palm Coast, and Costa Rica. After 12 wonderful years of marriage, he passed away and Judith returned to Jacksonville to be with Ron’s family. She is survived by Ron’s loving daughter Wendy Smith (Terry) and loving grandchildren Kaila and Trae. Ron’s loving sons Robin Ricket (Melanie) and Ronald Ricket (Stepheni).
Judy and her late husband Ron’s ashes will be interned together at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Memorial Service
12th May, 2pm
Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
For those who have been touched by Judith’s life and passing, please take the opportunity to remember and celebrate her life here:
https://www.forevermissed.com/judithpixlerricket
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to K9s For Warriors.
https://k9sforwarriors.org/
SERVICE:
Thursday, May 12, 2PM
Jacksonville National
Cemetery
4083 Lannie Rd,
Jacksonville, FL 32218
DONATIONS:
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to K9s For Warriors.
https://k9sforwarriors.org/
