Ruby Kathleen Dean Collins, 74, of Sutton, WV left this earth on August 22, 2021 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, surrounded by family.  Born on June 22, 1947 in Sutton, she was the eldest daughter of Charles Warren Dean and Guinevere Norris Dean.  She was a business owner, newspaper publisher, substitute teacher, baker, and tireless advocate for children.  She was also the first female town recorder in the state of West Virginia.  She loved people and never met a stranger, cherishing her relationships with friends, old and new.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Stephen L. Collins; daughters, Terri Collins and Tammy Collins; and her greatest pride and joy, her grandson, Alex Brady, all of Sutton.  She is also survived by sisters, Mary Helen Barker of Buckhannon and Jeanie Hart (Robert) of Sutton, along with several nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and close friends will be held at Roach Funeral Home on Thursday, August 26^th at 11:00 A.M.  till 1:00 P.M.   Funeral service will be at 1 P.M. with interment following at Sutton Cemetery.

Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.