Ruby Helen Collins, age 76, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
She was born December 15, 1941 in Madry, Missouri the daughter of Lloyd and Fontella (Timmons) Tunnell. On September 12, 1992 she was united in marriage to Leonard Collins, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Lori Brooks of South Carolina; two brothers, Robert Tunnell of Waterford, Michigan and William Tunnell of Pontiac, Michigan; three sisters, Wanda Spencer of Marionville, Missouri, Betty Campbell and her husband David of Joplin, Missouri and Patricia Vaught and her husband Kenny of Crane, Missouri; two grandchildren, Harlee Brooks and Faith Brooks and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
At a very young age Ruby moved to Michigan where she graduated from high school. In 1970 she returned to Barry County, where she was a long time nurse in the area. Her family farmed in the Cato area. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cassville. Christmas was her favorite time and especially enjoyed decorating her tree. She also enjoyed watching John Wayne movies, but most of all she loved taking care of people.
Ruby loved children and for about five years ran a Coats For Kids program in Barry County for kids that did not have a coat to keep them warm in the cold winters. She spent many hours purchasing coats with donated money and making sure donated coats were suitable for the children that would receive them. She delivered the coats personally and enjoyed watching the child’s eyes light up when they received the coat and asking “Can I really keep this”.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 19, 2018 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor James Weaver will conduct the services. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.
Contributions may be made to Lupus Foundation in memory of Ruby.
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