Essie M Posey Obituary (1921

Essie M Posey, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Sumner Place in Lincoln Nebraska. Essie was born October 20, 1921 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of Nolan and Essie (Richardson) Ricks. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Fort Smith, Ark. Essie married Roy Posey in Fort Smith, Ark, and they moved the family to Lincoln, Ne. She worked for the Lutheran Student Center on the University of Nebr campus in Lincoln Ne. Essie united her faith with Christ Temple Church in Lincoln Ne, shortly after their arrival in Lincoln Ne. She enjoyed reading, and reading the Bible, her involvement with St. Jude's, and spending time with Family. Essie was a excellent cook, and enjoyed preparing meals for the family at special times of the year.Essie is survived by her daughter Amelia Scott of Lincoln Ne; grandchildren, Dario Scott, Kurt Scott; great grandchildren Kamelia, Adante, Simone, Whitney, and Kiah, and Kiara. Great great grandchildren Amaya and Kahlys, along with a niece and nephews. Preceded in death by her sons, David Paul Posey and Don Posey; grandson Terrence Scott, great grandson, Sean Ryan; sisters, Sylvia Driver, Almeta Cravens: brothers, Maurice Ricks, Talmadge Ricks, Willie Ricks, Nolan Ricks, Jr. and Ellis Ricks.Funeral services are 11:00am on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 5200 R St with Pastor Gary Hopkins of Promised Land Worship Center will be officiating. Burial will be at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln Ne. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00p on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 at Colonial Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to her family for a charitable donation to be made in Essie memory at a later date.A light lunch will be served at Colonial Chapel at the completion of the homegoing services VisitationMonday, August 7, 2017 6:00 PM 8/7/2017 6:00:00 PM - 8:00 PM 8/7/2017 8:00:00 PM Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln, NE 68504 Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln 68504 NE United States ServiceTuesday, August 8, 2017 11:00 AM 8/8/2017 11:00:00 AM Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln, NE 68504 Colonial Chapel Funeral Home 5200 R ST Lincoln 68504 NE United States