Alma Rikard Ferguson

Alma Rikard Ferguson, 89, of Dickson, Tennessee, died on Friday, November 8, 2024, at NHC of Dickson in Dickson, Tennessee.

Born Monday, October 14, 1935, in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Luther Edgar Rikard and the late Elizabeth Dean Rikard. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of the Ashland City Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and former factory employee before embarking on a new journey, with her husband, Jack, as the owner/operator of Jackie's Market in Trimble, Tennessee. She was an avid Elvis fan and enjoyed listening to his music and collecting memorabilia. One of her prized possessions was a picture of her and Elvis taken in the late 1950's when she visited Graceland. She and her husband enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling the United States with fellow members of the Honda Goldwing Riders Club. She was a  long time donor and supporter of Lifeline Blood Services and The American Red Cross. The Trimble, Tennessee community was home to her for many years where she was loved dearly by her friends and neighbors. Family was the focus of her life and she cherished each moment spent with them and engaging in their many activities and celebrations.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ferguson will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, November 11, 2024, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Dana Watford. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM and on Monday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 both at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Vicki Lynne Williams of Dickson, Tennessee and Beverly Jan Ferguson (Rickey) of Big Sandy, Tennessee; one sister, Patricia Johnson of Samburg, Tennessee; one brother, J. D. Rikard of Union City, Tennessee. She was "Grandma" to her six grandchildren, Drew Williams (Beth), Kyle Williams (Ali), Will Miller and Walker Johnson (Hannah), and because of her Cherokee Indian descent, and year around suntanned glow, she was "Chocolate" Grandma to her older grandchildren Chris Smith and Aime Whittle (David). She cherished her seven great-grandchildren, Austin Richardson (Madi), Aron Whittle, Rilee Kate Williams, Weston Williams, Graham Williams, Iris Williams and Chayse Johnson. She was lovingly known as "Aunnie" or "Aunt Alma" to a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ferguson, one son, Charles William "Chuck" Miller, one daughter, Charla Daye Miller Switzer; one brother, Luther Olin Rikard and two sisters, Helen Fowler and Hazel Marie Rikard.

Honoring Mrs. Ferguson as pallbearers will be Drew Williams, Kyle Williams, David Whittle, Chris Smith, Austin Richardson, Aron Whittle, Weston Williams and Graham Williams.

The family ask that memorial contributions be directed to Tomorrow's Hope Pregnancy Clinic, 211 N. Brewer Street. Paris, Tennessee 38242 or Dorcas House % Walnut Street Church of Christ, 201 Center Avenue, Dickson, Tennessee 37055.

Online condolences may be made to the family at johnson-williamsfuneralhome.com. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Alma Rikard Ferguson 

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