Betty Sue Ricks Shumock was born April 26,1949 in Lake, MS passed from this life to be with the Lord at 77 years on October 21, 2026. The daughter of Martin Tillman Ricks and Myrtie Bell Harrell Ricks.

Betty contributed to a local newspaper THE BULLETIN, in the 1980’s by writing articles, setting ads and interviewing people from the community for local news until leaving to further her education. During this time in life she also was a taxidermist & was interviewed by Mississippi Press newspaper on June 15 1983 with pictures of animals she had mounted.

Betty graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1967 and she continued her education at MGCCC Jackson County campus where she earned a degree in Registered Nursing in 1989. She worked in Home Health as a skilled nurse 5 years then promoted into office as coordinator for Skilled Nursing and Aide in Patients homes. She also served in office as QA for 16 years. Being in the homes and able to provide care for families was love & joy for Betty.

She is survived by her husband, Raphael Shumock and children; Randall (Randy) Alsey Shumock, Brett Martin Shumock, Sr, Grandchildren; Brett Martin Shumock, Jr ( Charity), Devin Shumock (Paige), Tiffany Shumock and many precious greatgrand children, nieces, nephews & many other that loved her as “Nonna”.

She leaves behind numerous friends to cherish her memory. She loved and cared for them all very deeply.

Service to be held at First Apostolic Church of Escatawpa on Monday October 26,2026 12pm with Rev. Rodney Livingston leading the Eulogy.

Visitation for immediate family members in private will be 30 minutes prior to service at 10:30am then casket to be closed at beginning of visitation at 11am.