Ruth A. Collins, age 88, of Linden, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Perry Community Hospital. A graveside service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Ashville, North Carolina on Wednesday March 18, 2015 at Noon. Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with local arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.williamsfh.com .