Wednesday, July 2, 2014 3:33 pm

Martha Roark Collins, age 67, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, June 27, 2104.

Born October 31, 1946 in Greenup County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Fred Webb and Carrie Young Webb.  She worked as a CNA for the Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods, Kentucky for several years and was bestowed by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky the honor of “Kentucky Colonel” for her service to the community and state.  She enjoyed trips to Myrtle Beach, playing Canasta and bowling.   

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Roark.

Survivors include her husband of twenty-two years, Russell Collins; daughter, Robin Woods and husband, Leo of Sydney, Ohio; two sons, David Roark and wife, Cathy of Franklin Furnace, Ohio and Keith Roark and wife, Kyla of Flatwoods, KY; sister, Sophia Barchak of Conway, SC; brother, Steve Webb and wife, Joyce of Catlettsburg, KY. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Sabrina Woods, Jay Woods, Jordan Roark and caregiver, Sharon Porter.

Funeral services were conducted  at the Melvin Hill Church of the Brethren with Rev. Earl Byers officiating.  Interment followed in the church cemetery.  

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.