Laurie Ricketts

Laurie Graham Ricketts, 55, of Port Byron passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus. A memorial visitation will be held 4-7pm Wednesday at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis. A celebration of life will be 12 noon Thursday at Leisure Time in East Moline. Laurie was born Aug. 28, 1959 in Moline, IL the daughter of George and Diane Perry Graham. She married Gary Ricketts Sept. 9, 1999 in Hampton, IL. Laurie worked and retired from Project Now. Laurie was extremely creative and enjoyed playing pool, dancing and crafts. Survivors include her husband Gary; son Adam Kirklin; step son Gary (April) Ricketts; granddaughters Alyssa and Natasha Ricketts; siblings Mark (Mary) Graham, Terry (Rick) Crouch, Kathy (Marty) Schumacher, Amy (Gary) Alley, Robin (Lionel) McCallister and daughter in law Bobbi Ricketts. Laurie was preceded in death by her parents.