Elizabeth Ann Ricks Sheffield, 85, arrived in Glory to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 10, 2021. A visitation will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 from 6-8 pm at Heartland Funeral Home in Early, TX. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 2pm at First Baptist Church, Brownwood, TX.
Our beloved mother, grand “Mommy Ann”, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and mentor was born on September 24, 1935 in Brady, Texas when her uncle Dr. Glenn Ricks delivered her into the hands of her parents Alwin James “A.J.” Ricks and Eva Virginia Harris Ricks. Ann’s life-long passion was focused on children – serving as Kindergarten teacher for 16 years, Associate Professor of Early Childhood for 28 years, and owner CEO of Little Dude Ranch for 46 years. Ann leaves a remarkable and lasting legacy which will continue to inspire her family, friends, colleagues and former students who will treasure many memories.