Beverly Joyce Riccius, 93, of Avilla, Indiana, and formerly of Kendallville went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 24, 2022, at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born April 9, 1929, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Glen and Wava S. (Shultz) Zinn. On June 6, 1954, in Garrett she married Jack Edward Riccius. He preceded her in death in March, 1998. Mrs. Riccius raised her family in Garrett and then moved to Oklahoma. She returned to this area in 2017. She was a registered nurse and worked in local area hospitals and in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Brethren in Christ Church, rural Garrett. Beverly enjoyed crocheting, reading, singing, and doing puzzles. She also enjoyed plants and flowers. Her family remembers her delicious black raspberry jam and pies. Surviving are three sons, Daniel Edward (Mary) Riccius of North Manchester, John Zinn Riccius of Auburn, and Norman Ray Riccius of Oklahoma; three daughters, Valeska Susan (Dave) Walker of Garrett, Mary Catherine (Walt) Temple of Kendallvile, and Wanda Irene Alfred of Kendallville; 23 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Edward Paul Riccius and James Neal Riccius; a brother, Cleo Zinn; and six sisters, Ruth Marie Donley, Gladys Mae King, Thelma Jean Zinn, Hilda Zinn, Eileen Miller, and Ines Zinn. A Celebration of Life service will be Friday, July 8, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Brethren in Christ Church near Garrett with calling from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Embrey Cemetery. Preferred memorials may be directed to the family for funeral expenses. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements. Share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com