Mary Ruth Collins Coleman

Obituary For Mary Ruth Collins Coleman

Graveside service for Mrs. Mary Ruth Collins Coleman formerly of Pell City, 93, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Rocky Zion Cemetery. In the event there is inclement weather, the service will be held at Rocky Zion Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Rocky Zion Baptist Church before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021, at the funeral home.

Mary Ruth Collins Coleman began her life’s journey on June 10, 1927, to the union of Rufus Collins and Sallie Wills Collins in Pell City, Alabama.

At a young age, Mrs. Coleman dedicated her life to Christ and united with Rocky Zion Baptist Church where she served in numerous capacities to give God glory. She was a graduate of St. Clair County Training School. After completing her education, she found her professional niche in retail. At the age of 21, Mary had found love and on January 14, 1949, she and Johnnie Coleman were united in holy matrimony.

On January 27, 2021, Mary began her eternal journey. She was reunited in eternity with her husband, Johnnie Coleman; a son, Timothy W. Coleman; a granddaughter, Aundrea D. Pope; her parents, Rufus and Sallie Collins; and four siblings, Claudia Threatt, Finus Collins, Carrie E. Nobles and Johnny Collins.

Mary leaves to cherish her memories: three daughters, Elaine Coleman Fomby of Lincoln, Alabama, Libbye Coleman (Bennie) Hill of Huntsville, Alabama and Johnna Coleman McGowan of Anniston, Alabama; one son, Eric M. (Annette) Coleman of Talladega, Alabama; ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren; and a host other relatives and friends.