Alrita Lavarne Kindrick

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, nanny, sister, aunt and friend, Alrita Laverne Kindrick, who departed this life peacefully at the age of 82 after a courageous battle with kidney failure.

Rita was a woman of strength, grace, and unwavering love for her family. She devoted her life to caring for those she loved and created a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and compassion that will continue through the generations she leaves behind. Her warm heart, gentle spirit, and comforting presence brought joy to everyone fortunate enough to know her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise Laverne Bragg Collins and George Colonial Powers and her beloved siblings, Jo Nance,Jimmy Honey,Bubba Collins and Sammy Collins.

She leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughters, Cindy Fullington (James) of Jackson, TN, Pamela Bell of Ravenna, MI and Sharlene Pant of Muskegon, MI; A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; her surviving siblings, Harvey Honey (Martha), W.C. Collins (Mona), Judy Brooks (Larry), Robbie Cooper (Danny) and Ricky Collins (Nancy) with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts.

Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we find comfort in knowing that her love, faith, and guidance will remain with us always. Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, and she will be deeply missed beyond words.

A celebration of life/service will be held on May 27, 2026 at Lawrence Sorensen Funeral Home in Jackson, TN. Visitation with the family from 2:00-4:00 with graveside service to be held at Highland Memorial Gardens on May 28, 2026 at 11:00.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to all who offered prayers, support, and care during her illness and final days.