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Ruby Collins Obituary
Alton - Mrs. Ruby Lucille Collins, 95, formerly of Bethalto, died at 1:10 pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Jerseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was a faithful woman who loved and served the Lord, her family, and her local church. She and J.C. were member of the Gideons for many years.
She was born on July 12, 1928, in the former town of Brandon in Calloway County, Kentucky, to William Hervie Scott and Pauline (Nanney) Scott. She married J.C. Collins on December 9, 1944, in Mineral Wells, Texas, and he preceded her in death on November 13, 2006. Ruby had retired from Owens-Illinois Glassworks after 20 years.
Surviving Mrs. Collins are: two daughters, Wanda (husband, Mark) Burgund of Naperville and Patty (husband, Harry) Moran of Bethalto; one grandson, Brian (wife, Alice) Hendricks of Springfield, whom she raised; three granddaughters, Stephanie (husband, Gary) Krienitz of Aurora, Rachel (husband, Tom) Sontag of Bethalto, and Alicia (husband, Phil) Sadaka of Edwardsville. Also surviving are: thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Flack of Bethalto; one brother, Gene Scott of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.
She was also a mother, grandmother, and aunt to everyone who knew her. She loved and was loved by many people. "Southern hospitality," best expressed through food, was her love language.
Her family is extremely grateful for the loving care that she received from the staff at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation for the past six years and from BJC Hospice for the last 11 weeks.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Kallal-Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto, Illinois, with the funeral service immediately following at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Phil Schneider will officiate. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Any contributions in memory of Mrs. Collins may be made to the Building Fund of New Hope Church (newhopegc.com) or to Cornerstone Assembly of God Church in Bethalto, Illinois, of which she was a member.
Online condolences can be given at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ashley
May 17, 2024
I had the pleasure of caring for her. She was such a lovely sweet woman who made a lasting impact on all she met.
Lois Voyles
May 15, 2024
Ruby has given me some wonderful memories. I will truly miss her smile. She was a joy to know and a shining example of Christ´s love. Though I will be unable to attend her service , please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss. Comfort comes in knowing death is not the end for Ruby. We will all see her again!
Bianca Stavely
May 13, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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