Alberta Ricks, 81, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at her residence. A visitation will take place on Monday from noon to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A celebration of life service will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Macedonia AME Church, and she will be laid to rest at  Carver Memorial Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy and flowers may be extended to the family at www.cookeovertonfuneralhome.com.