Dr. Ricketts did her undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi then attended the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1989.

She and her husband, Charles, have 4 children: Wright, Jordan, Rachel, and Luke.  She enjoys being with her family as well as spending time with their 4 dogs 'Archie', ‘Eli’, ‘Manning’, and 'Ella' along with her cats 'Theodore' and 'Batman'. Dr. Ricketts enjoys internal medicine and has a special interest in geriatric patients.