Mary Ruth Thomas Collier

Mary Ruth Thomas Collier, age 95 of Gainesville, entered heaven Monday October 16, 2023, at the Bell Minor Nursing Home.

Ruth was born September 15, 1928 in Gainesville to the late George & Bertha Gilmer Thomas. She formerly worked at New Holland Mill, Gibson Greetings and was a member of Glory Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lee Collier; son, Brent Collier; brothers, Rev. Willard Thomas & Rev. Edgar Thomas.

Left to cherish memories, daughter, Elaine Campbell; granddaughters, Mandy Vander Pol, Tara Williams, Brandy Brewington & Brianna Murray; a number of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & other relatives also survive.

Services honoring Ruth will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday October 18, 2023 at the Ward's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Roys officiating. Burial will follow in New Holland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

You may sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com.

Ward's Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gainesville is honored to serve the family of Mary Ruth Thomas Collier.