Mother Ruth Anne Vicks

First Lady Ruth Anne Vicks was one of five cherished offspring, born to the late Moses and Clementine

Brown in the heart of Brooklyn, NY, on September 16, 1940. Her earthly journey gracefully concluded on

November 27, 2023, at the blessed age of 83, as Yahweh beckoned her into his spiritual presence.

She was born and raised in the vibrant landscape of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. From age two, she

resided on the very block that wove the threads of Yah’s purpose with Earl Vicks, who was four years

old. In Yahweh’s predestined time, she met Earl Vicks in 1955, when she was 15, and he, 17. After Ruth

Anne graduated from Maxwell High School in 1958, she and Earl wed on September 27, 1958. A brief

sojourn at the Book of the Month Club preceded her noble commitment to homemaking, later followed

by a chapter at the Dover Air Force Base, where she gracefully served as an administrative aide.

At a young age, she and her esteemed spouse, General Overseer Earl Vicks, Sr., consecrated their hearts

to Yahweh, through water immersion. They were baptized in the name of Yahshua the Messiah, and

were of the founding members of the International Brotherhood of Yahshua’s Disciples for the Finishing

Work, Inc., and have been steadfast since its inception.

As the First Lady of the International Brotherhood of Yahshua’s Disciples, Ruth Anne rendered

unwavering service, not only as the assembly’s scribe for over five decades but also as the culinary

architect whose delectable creations graced the assembly's tables during feast days and special events.

Her devotion to the worship of Yahshua’s HOLY NAME was manifested through her diligence to rise early

in the morning for Sabbath Services. A matriarchal presence was displayed both spiritually and naturally,

and it was shown through her many acts of love and kindness. Her love enveloped the family, their

home was an open sanctuary to countless family members across the passing years.

Her earthly departure was preceded by her children: Deacon Earl Vicks, Jr., Cheryl Anne Vicks, Timothy

Paul Vicks, and Lydia Vicks, alongside her sisters Dolores Mitchell and Arnecia Brown. She is survived by

the steadfast presence of her husband, General Overseer Earl Vicks, Sr., and an esteemed lineage

including her children, Sister Miriam Wilson, Sister Leah Dickerson, Minister Karen Y. Vicks, Overseer

Caleb Vicks, Sr. (First Lady Minister Latricia Vicks), Minister David Vicks, and Sister Donna Morgan (Odai

Morgan), her legacy continues in the embrace of 18 grandchildren Domonique Vicks, Anthony Cooper,

Latisha Battle, Lianna Frazier (Zaire Frazier), Deacon Michael Dickerson, Deacon Caleb Vicks, II, Bobbi

Maleah Dickerson, Joshua Vicks, Calah “Sarah” Vicks, Naomi Vicks, Rachel Vicks, Qumar Davis, Timothy

Vicks, Paul Vicks, Jacob Vicks, Jordan Vicks, Matthew Morgan, and Michael J. Morgan. Her 5 great-

grandchildren, Dezasari Isaiah Piper, Amani Green, Amiyah Green, Alani Alsup and Ezekiel Alsup. Her

brother Walter Brown (Yvonne Brown), her sister Della Brown and one sister-in-law Saundra Vicks.

A vast expanse of nieces, nephews, and an extended family, both bound by blood and spiritual kinship,

mourn her temporal parting, yet celebrate the eternal spirit of First Lady Ruth Anne Vicks.