of Sulphur Rock, AR
February 12, 1940 - April 28, 2019
Judy Collins, 79, of Sulphur Rock passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019.
She was born on February 12, 1940 in Tunnelton, West Virginia to Ralph Ridenour and Ruth (Plum) Ridenour.
She was a good Christian lady and was a member of Antioch Church of Christ. She worked as a clerk and waitress at various quick marts and restaurants; she loved to fish in the pond at her home and planting flowers.
Survivors include her husband of twelve years, Sam Gates; son, John Collins of Marion, Kentucky; two daughters, Laurie Weygandt of Canton, Ohio and Tracy Kunstek of Lakemore, Ohio; two step-sons, Charles Gates of Sulphur Rock and Larry Gates of Tuckerman; brother Don Ridenour of West Virginia; sister, Margaret Knotts of Stow, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Gary Collins; and brother, Robert Ridenour.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Church of Christ, 2260 Antioch Road, Cave City, AR 72521.
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4 Condolence(s)
Patty Davis Layton
Saturday, May 1, 2021
John, I didn't know you but your mother and I grew up as neighbors and good friends in WV and in high school until Guiula married and moved to Akron/Canton area. I finished high school then moved to the Columbus, Ohio area. We communicated for many years even after she and Gary moved near Paducah, KY. As so often happens, we lose track of one another after so many years. I don't know why but she has been on my mind for some time. So I decided I needed to find her and much to my sorrow I found her obituitary and to know that both of your parents have passed. That was such an terrible loss for all 3 of your families. I thought so much of Guiula and her family. I tried to call Donald to find Guiula but no one called me back, so maybe he has passed too. Just wanted you to know that I thought so much of her and I'm sure she was the best mother and grandmother your family could have had. She wrote me of your children and of her love for all of you.
Eric Blake
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
John,
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with you, in this time of loss.
Penny Clevenger
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
John, I am very sorry to learn about your mother's passing. Prayers from here for your family. ~Penny
John Collins
Monday, April 29, 2019
Forever in my heart, my dear Momma. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved by her family so much. So hard to say goodbye, I love you Mom, Thanks for giving me life and being such a wonderful Mom.