Tiwanda Ricks

The Life of Ms. Tiwanda Ricks

Tiwanda Ricks was born on September 28, 1968, in Southampton County, Virginia to Betty Ricks and Charlie Ricks.

She was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at VCU Hospital in Richmond, Virginia surrounded by her loved ones.

Tiwanda received her education in the Isle of Wight County Public School system. She attended Kee Business College. She then was employed at Smithfield Foods and 7Eleven.

She was blessed with two daughters, Krystal Ricks and Kassady Ricks and one son, Kesean Ricks.

Tiwanda loved speaking and talking to friends and family. She was a joy to be around and had a great personality.She enjoyed watching her favorite television shows.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents Betty Ricks and Charlie Ricks; children Krystal, Kassady and Kesean Ricks; sister Dr. Nichelle Ricks; brothers Charles Ricks and Jermaine Crawley and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

On Friday, May 29, 2026 viewing will take place from 3-6pm at Shivers Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Chapel. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Ivor. Please keep the Ricks Family in your prayers.