Leola M. Rickett

December 8, 1927 - April 5, 2021

CARSONVILLE- Leola M. Rickett, age 93, a resident of Carsonville passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her granddaughter, Stephanie’s home in Clyde. She was born on December 8, 1927 in Detroit, a daughter of the late Henry and Thelma (Sadler) Squires. Leola married Albert E. Rickett on March 25, 1950 in Port Sanilac. He preceded her in death in 1981. Leola was a longtime member of the Thumb Dance Club and the Carsonville United Methodist Church. She is survived by three children, Robert (Pat) Rickett of Interlochen, Peggy (Tom) Sherman of Carsonville and Lori (Ron) Paape of Sandusky; one daughter-in-law Vickie Rickett of Sandusky; thirteen grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren; two sister-in-laws, Shirley Squires of Carsonville and Betty Rickett of Lapeer; several nieces and nephews. Leola was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Rickett, a great grandson, Austin Pitts and two brothers Henry “Hank" Squires and Alton Squires. Graveside Services will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, April 8 at the Washington Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Griggs of the Carsonville United Methodist Church will officiate. Memorials in memory of Leola may be made to the Carsonville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were by the Pomeroy Funeral Home in Carsonville.