Rita Viola Collard was born in Grayson Co., KY. She was the daughter of James Henry and Elizabeth Ellen Clark. She was a Housewife and a member of Our Lady Help of Christian Church. She was married to James Grundiff Collard.

She is survived by three daughters Judy (Jim) Clark, Pat (Dale) Reader and Vicki Render; six Grandchildren and five Great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, a daughter Lorita Ann "Sissy" Collard, her Parents; seven Brothers and seven Sisters.

Visitation : Rogers-Oller Funeral Home on Thursday after 12:00 Noon CST and Friday after 8:00 AM CST until time of service at the Church.

Services : St. Paul Catholic Church Rev. Martin E. Hayes officiating.

Interment : Cedar HIll Cemetery Big Clifty KY