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Ruby Collins Obituary

Collins (Potter), Ruby A.

Ruby A. Collins, age 93, of New Carlisle, passed away on July 6, 2023. She was born in Burdine, Kentucky on February 19, 1930 to the late Ervin and Delphia Potter. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her loving husband, Balis Collins; and her siblings: Velma, Josephine, Betty, Jacquline, Kay, Burns, Eva Raffel, Buford, and Bill. Her memory will cherished by her children: Balis "JR" Collins Jr., Troy Michael (Katherine) Collins, Diane (Terry) Kost, Steven Collins and Gregory Collins; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Fay Lucas and Emma Sue Pelfrey; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A visitation be held from 9:30am to 10:30am on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, where her funeral service will begin at 10:30am. Following the service, Ruby will be laid to rest with her husband at Willow View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruby's memory may be made to Hospice of Dayton. To share a memory of Ruby or to leave a special message for her family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 9, 2023.

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Tonya Griever

July 10, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tonya Griever

July 10, 2023

Ruby, You will be loved and missed. I have alot of memories with you. My Condolences to the family. RIP

Marvin & Mabel collins

July 9, 2023

Im Her Brother in law and her and Broten had good marrage up to the end when. want be able to be there

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Memorial Events
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Jul

12

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel

4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH 45424

Jul

12

Service

10:30 a.m.

Newcomer - North Dayton Chapel

4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH 45424

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4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45424

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