Ruby "Ann" Collins

She was preceded in death by her parents Ruby and William Gottschalk, Ed and Sarah Fordham, her siblings Paulette and Douglas Fordham, son-in-law Kirk Nyberg Sr, grandson Michael Braden Rivenbark.

She was born on August 26, 1945. She was a long-time member of Spring Hope F.W.B Church, where she played the piano, taught Sunday School, and led the youth choir. Her voice could be heard before you even walked in the church. Her testimony and love for everyone will be greatly missed.

She was the owner/operator of Sisters Two Draperies for 45 years, making a house a beautiful home.

She is survived by her brother, Billy and Kathy Fordham her daughters, Tammy Nyberg, Jimmie Ann and Jerry Murphy, Pamela and Don Walker, Janet Rideout, Sandie and Christopher McRoy. 21 grandchildren Kirk, Johnny, Tammy, Ann (Michael), Allison (Josh), Jimmy (Crystal), Jodie (David), Dwayne (Cristina), Ryan (Lori), LeAnn (Buddy) Josh, April, Jason, Michael, Joseph, Joanie, Kevin, Tara, Holden, Cody, Cassidy and 29 great grandchildren and bonus children Buddy Oliphant and Carolyn Murphy.

The family would like to say thank you for all the calls, texts and messages of sympathy.

The family will receive friends Sunday January 16 at Spring Hope FWB from 2 to 3 pm followed by the service at 3pm. Reverend McDonald Bennett and Kenneth Dixon officiating.

Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.