Margaret Ann Ricks, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away too soon, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home. She was born December 6, 1954, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to loving parents William Ricks and Mary Ann Alcock Ricks.
Margaret was of the Roman Catholic faith and attended St. Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville. She enjoyed cooking, helping and bringing joy to all, and being with animals, but most of all she loved her family and being a mother and grandmother. She was one of the first female computer engineers.
Margaret is survived by her lifelong partner, love, and spouse, Vicki Vileno; daughter, Falon Ricks and her companion, Charlie Jenkins; grandson, Joey Jenkins; sisters, Karen Nardis, Nancy DeStefano, and Jean Pettyjohn; brother, Ron Ricks; and numerous, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at a later date.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Ricks family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.
Margaret touched anyone who came into her life. She walked an honest life and shared when she saw a need. I learned a lot from her. So thankful our journey crossed paths. My heart goes out to her daughter and Vicki the only family I knew. Many blessings Margaret and Thank you.