Ruby Collins Obituary
Ruby E. Collins, 86, of Charlottesville, departed this life for a better one on Friday, June 18, 2010.
She was born on April 30, 1924, in Albemarle County, the daughter of the late John C. Collins and Nellie B. Chisholm Collins. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Stuart Lively and Michael Lively; her husband, Lewis R. McDonald Sr.; her ex-husband, Lilburn J. Lively; seven sisters, Gwenn, Faye, Lillian, Annie, Margie, Marion and Virginia; two brothers, Pat Collins and Buck Collins; and a son-in-law, Roger Johnson.
She was a member of Belmont Baptist Church.
Surviving her are her children, Lewis R. McDonald Jr. and his wife, Bettie, of Charlottesville, Thomas B. Lively and his wife, Lindy, of Gordonsville, Brenda L. Coffey of Charlottesville, John L. Lively and his wife, Brenda, of Keene and Debra F. Johnson of Fluvanna County; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and spouses; and other family members and friends.
Our gratitude goes to Hospice of the Piedmont and Care Advantage with special thanks to Santana and the nurse caretakers at the end.
A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at the Riverview Cemetery with the Reverend Greg Anderson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
BRIAN AND DENISE MCDONALD
June 19, 2010
When I am dead, my dearest
When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.
I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
How you can show support
Notify Me
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Ruby Collins's name
People and places connected with Ruby
Recent Obituaries
How to support Ruby's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Ruby Collins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored