Jean Simmons as Naomi Collins
Naomi Collins was the matriarch of the Collins family in 1795. She was the mother of Barnabas, Jeremiah, Daniel, and Sarah Collins. She was the devoted wife of Joshua Collins, although she found his sister's religious beliefs trying. Naomi cared very deeply for her sons and was looking forward to their intended marriages to Josette DuPres and Millicent Collins