Mrs. Beverlin E. Ricketts

Her journey: Beverlin Elizabeth Ricketts was born on August 16, 1946 in Manchester, Jamaica to Harold King and Agatha King who preceded her in death. As a young adult, she relocated to Kingston, Jamaica where she accepted the Lord and became a member of the Full Truth Church of God in 1972 to 1983, under the leadership of the deceased Pastor W. Moore. Beverlin migrated to the United States in 1979 and her family later joined her in 1983. She was employed at Holiday Inn, Southfield from 1984 - 1985. After leaving Holiday Inn in 1985, she was employed at the Hutzel Hospital in Detroit working in the Dietary Department. Her love and care for others propelled her to fulfill her desire of being a Nurses Aid at the same hospital. Beverlin was always a dedicated and ambitious person. This was evident throughout her life. While working full-time and taking care of her young family, she relentlessly pursued her high school education at Clinton Adult Education Center in Oak Park and graduated with her high school diploma. Beverlin cherished and loved having a personal relationship with God. She joined Full Gospel Opendoor Assembly in 1983 where she served in many of the church ministries. She was involved in the Youth Outreach Ministry, a Sunday school teacher, an Evangelist, a member of the choir, Planning Committee, altar worker and kitchen staff, all while serving under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Vincent Howell. In October 2004, Beverlin and her husband, Ralph Ricketts relocated to Florida. She became a member of Acts-2 Worship Center Church in Loxahatchee, FL. Being Beverlin, she was not content in simply attending church and not being actively involved. She worked tirelessly to grow the outreach ministry and was active in prison outreach. Outside of Acts-2 Worship Center commitments she conducted and hosted Bible studies in various homes. Her passion for community service provided a guiding and helping hand to all she came in contact with, including her friends and family. I cannot think of anyone who so many people called “MOM.” Everyone was her son or daughter and that love was felt by all. She isolated no one and all were welcome into her home. She had an infectious love for people and she brought comfort and hope to everyone who crossed her path. Her generosity, her smile, her hugs and kisses will surely be missed. After a long illness with breast cancer on September 17, 2014, Beverlin made her transition and went to be with the Lord.

Mrs. Beverlin E. Ricketts

August 16, 1946 - September 17, 2014