Submitted by Wendell Stephens.

8 March 1999

Mrs. Omie W. Collins, age 94, of Rome, GA. died Sunday, March 7, 1999 following several years of declining health. She was born on August 5, 1904 in Corban, Kentucky, a daughter of the late John Harvey Witt and Maggie Elizabeth Johnson Witt. Mrs. Collins had been a resident of Rome since 1979, moving here from Cedartown where she had made her home for many years. She was a member of the Oak Hill Church of Christ. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Accie P. Collins and by six children. Survivors include 13 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 10, at 11 a.m. in the Oak Hill Church of Christ with ministers Alvis Miller and David O’Connell officiating. Interment followed in the Northview Cemetery, Cedartown. The Avis Miller and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.