Elizabeth Ross Collins

February 8, 2021

Elizabeth Ross Collins departed this life on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Silas Collins. Loving daughter of the late Fannie Ross. Devoted mother of Betty C. Ricks (Pastor Winston B. Ricks). Sister of the late Mack Henry Jones, Joe Walker, Willie Jones, James Lucky, Wesley Stafford, Fannie Graves, Anna Dunn, and Greta Ross. Elizabeth is also survived by three grandchildren, Pamela J. Ricks, Deidre E. Miller, Esq. (Don E. Miller) and Ilka B. Ricks; 2 great grandsons, Anthony J. Jackson, Jr. and Silas W. Ricks, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of First Grace United Methodist Church, Second Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and other neighboring churches are invited to attend a Funeral Service honoring the life of Mrs. Elizabeth Ross Collins at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125 on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Shawn Anglim, Officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm with livestreaming set to begin @ 12:45 pm by visiting www.facebook.com/D.W.RhodesFuneralHome/live. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences for the family.