Ruby Collins Howard

Ruby Dean Collins Howard, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2026. 

She was born in Clanton, AL. and moved to Bon Secour at an early age. She raised her family and was able to retire from the Solutia Plant after 18 years of service. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack Oscar and Lillian Collins; grandson, Joel Schaff; great-grandson, Leland Stewart; great granddaughter, Jenna Ross; brothers, Earl Collins and Grady Collins; sisters, Cleo, Louise and Dorothy. 

Ruby is survived by her husband of 27 years, Gregory C. Howard; her children, Larry Ross (Martha), Tim Ross (Mary), Ronnie Ross (Rebecca) and Leila Schaff (Michael); grandchildren, Mike Ross ,Ann Marie Irons (Chad) Miranda Ross, Brandy Sawyer (Doni); Lori Gimlin (David), Marla Ross, Elizabeth Mores (Brian), Daniel Ross (Amy), Justin Schaff (Jamie); 10 great grandsons; Ethan Ross, Aiden Thach, Eli Stewart, Bradley Thach, Sam Irons, Luke Stewart, Owen Stewart, Ezra Schaff, Eli Ross, Walker Mores; 7 great granddaughters; Emma Ross Nash, Mali Gimlin, Eden Schaff, Sarah Beth Irons, Elliana Schaff, Elilah Schaff, Evangeline Schaff, and 2 great great granddaughters; Ellina Nash, Eviana Nash. 

Visitation will be held at Wolfe Bayview Funeral Home in Foley, AL. on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

Graveside services will be held in Pine Rest Memorial Park Cemetery in Foley, AL following Visitation at 2:00pm. 

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