NANCY CAROLINE (Schirlls) RICKER
Nancy Caroline (Schirlls) Ricker was born December 21, 1987 in Kansas City, Missouri and departed this life on April 9, 2025 at her home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri at the age of 37 years, 3 months and 19 days.
She was the daughter of Ronald Raymond Schirlls and Shelley Jo (Webb) Schirlls-Hasty.
Nancy spent her younger years in Pleasant Hill, Missouri and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School. After graduation she joined the United States Army and proudly served her country. While in the military, Nancy married Mark Whitfield and to this union one son, Gabriel, was born. Nancy and Mark later divorced.
After her discharge from the Army, Nancy and her young son returned to Pleasant Hill for a short time before moving to Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Nancy enrolled in Availa College and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While in college she worked several places including Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center. After receiving her nursing degree, Nancy went to work in the ICU at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, a job she truly loved. Later she entered the field of home health care where she not only worked out in the field, but served as a director and manager.
On September 25, 2020, Nancy was united in marriage with Jesse Ricker at Life Church of Kansas City and they made their home in Lee’s Summit.
In her younger years, Nancy had been a member of Blue River Rodeo Company, Youth American Paint Horse Association and 4-H.
Nancy enjoyed traveling (especially a month-long trip to Europe with her mother and her son), raising plants and her cats.
Nancy was an active member of Refuge Church and loved her church family.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Ricker; her father, Ronald Raymond Schirlls and one brother, Joseph Schirlls.
She is survived by one son, Gabriel Whitfield of the home; mother, Shelly Jo Hasty of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; brother, Clinton Schirlls of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; paternal grandmother, Patricia Schirlls of Belton, Missouri; maternal grandmother, Peggy Truelove of Lebanon, Missouri; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside Service for Nancy Caroline (Schirlls) Ricker will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Pastor Gary Dornbach, officiating.
Contributions are suggested to a GoFundMe account established to help the family with final expenses at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-give-our-daughter-a-heros-farewell
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I met when our boys attended elementary school, and they were best buds. Nancy was very nice and had the most beautiful smile. She and I would meet up and make sure our boys had play time together. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing. To her family, my prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God wrap his arms around you all.
So sorry for your loss sending prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Nancy, we laughed and hugged the week before your transition and planned to schedule lunch. The only thing that gives me peace is that your faith was strong and you loved the Lord!!!
I will miss you greatly. You were one if the best co-worker, nurse, and friend I could have ever been blessed to have. You are now one of my angels in heaven and I look forward to the day that we will see each other again!!!! I will continue praying that God comforts and strengthens you family.
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