Lillian Ruth Collins Fitzpatrick passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Poplarville, Miss. She was born on December 15, 1921 in Kosciusko, Miss. to the late Clyde Curtis Collins and Ollie Lee Albritton. She was a resident of Poplarville, Miss.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Hill Fitzpatrick; one brother, John Lewis (J.L.) Collins, Jr.; two sisters, Hazel Collins Pittman, and Patricia Collins Riley.
She is survived by her son, Richard Collins Fitzpatrick, Sr. and wife Gylde Young Fitzpatrick of Poplarville, Miss.; five grandchildren, Richard Collins Fitzpatrick, Jr. (Nan), Nance Fitzpatrick Stokes (Billy), Patti Fitzpatrick Lambert (Dewayne), Keri Fitzpatrick Smith (Clayton), and Sandy Fitzpatrick Hubbard (Elton); ten great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
The family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff of Blueberry Hill Personal Care Home, Revered Larry Head, and Dr. Angela Jones.