Betty Ruth Braddock Collins

Betty Ruth Braddock Collins, 89, of Amarillo died Sunday, August 11, 2019, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, in the Robertson Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Bobby Ellerbrook, officiating. Burial will follow at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Betty was born on August 25, 1929, in Hopewell, Texas to Tommy Brince and Carrie Gladys Hargrove Gambill. She was raised in Paris, Texas, before moving to Clarendon, where she lived most of her life and was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She was very active in the church’s women’s ministry. She was a Cub Scout den mother. She enjoyed quilting and going to garage sales. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She worked most of her life in the hospitality industry, but her most important job was raising six children.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joe Collins in 2011; one son Ronnie Braddock; one daughter Sandra Braddock; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include four sons Jim Braddock and wife Sharon of Clarendon, Roy Braddock of Amarillo, Paul Braddock and wife Alvina of Amarillo, and Terry Braddock and wife Suzanne of Amarillo; one daughter Ramona Byrd and husband Jerry of Florida; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at the Jan Werner Care Center for taking such amazing care of Betty.

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be sent to the Jan Werner Care Center at 3108 S. Fillmore, Amarillo, Texas 79110. Sign the guest book at RobertsonFuneral.com