Charlie Wallace Rickman

Charlie Wallace Rickman, 75, of Huntington, passed away on Thursday August 20, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was born on February 2, 1940 in Kiahsville, WV, to the late Fred and Maude Skeens Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Esta Hale, Chloe Adkins, Laura Maynard, Virginia Casteel, Johnny Wallace, Joe Wallace and Emma Jean Wallace. Additionally, she had eight half siblings who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Jack G. Rickman; two sons, Michael L. Stickler (Thelma) of Huntington and David L. Stickler (Betty) of Bidwell, Ohio and a daughter, Jennifer L. Adams (Lee) of Huntington. She is also survived by granddaughter, Ashley V. Maynard. In addition, she is survived by three step children including Stephen Rickman (Hanna) of Huntington as well as six step grandchildren including Stephen Rickman, Jr. and Shanna Rickman and a host of other family and friends. Charlie graduated from Wayne High School and Marshall University, where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Home Economics. She retired from WVU Extension Service with over 30 years of service, in which she served and enriched the lives of the people in Wayne and Cabell County. During her career, she received local and national awards for her dedicated service and obtained status; Extension Associate Professor Emeritus. She was a faithful member of New Baptist Church, formerly Beverly Hills Baptist Church, for 51 years. It was there that she formed and formerly directed the Food Pantry, which continues to provide meals to many in the Huntington community. She will be remembered for her giving and generous soul, who only wanted to help people in need and give back to her community with the knowledge and resources she had gained. The family wishes to thank the 4th floor nurses and staff at St. Mary's Medical Center for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the New Baptist Church Food Pantry. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Tuesday at the New Baptist Church, Huntington, by Pastor Trent Eastman. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens, Huntington. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the New Baptist Church. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.