Ruth L. Collins

October 4, 1938 - July 14, 2020

Mrs. Ruth “Nanny” L. Collins (Luffman) went to be with her Lord in Montgomery, AL on July 14th, 2020 at the age of 81. Ruth is survived by her husband Sammy Collins, her sister Gracie Zornes, her children, Frank Watson (Janis), Benny Watson (Ericka), Victor Watson, and Tammy Brand (Bobby); her grandchildren Michele Mroz (Eric), Curtis Latham (Pauli), Christy Folker, Allison Watson, Melanie Watson, Victor Ray Watson (Melissa), Tiffany Lucas (David), Catherine Fields (Jacob); her great grandchildren Dylan and Caden Mroz, Caleb and Lillian Latham, Felicia Folker, Remi and Penny Lucas, Noah and Emmy Fields. She is preceded in death by her parents John Luffman and Louise Luffman (Flowers), and her brothers Gene and Melvin Luffman. Ruth was born on Oct 4th, 1938 in Fairfield, AL to John and Louise Luffman. While her most cherished accomplishment was her family, she also proudly achieved a two-year nursing degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She married Sammy F. Collins on Oct 17th, 1980. Her family remembers her as a dedicated and tender wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who deeply loved and cared for each of them. Ruth was a faithful Christian who had a loving relationship with the Lord; she was baptized into the faith at West Highland Baptist Church in Hueytown, AL. A viewing is scheduled for 12:00-1:00 P.M. on July 18th, 2020 at McCalla Memorial Funeral Home with a funeral service immediately following. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ruth’s life.