Ella retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after working 25 years. She served this great country in the Marines from 1945 - 1948. Ella had a passion for baking, watching the Dallas Cowboys and in her earlier years the lake and drinking Coors Light.
She served many organizations such as VFW Lifetime Aux. Member and VFW Lifetime Member National Home For Children. Ella cherished her achievement as a Citizens Patrol for The Colony, Texas.
She's survived by step son Billy and wife Judy, nieces, nephews, many friends and devoted furry friend Jacki.
Ella is preceded in death by husband Loyal William Collinsworth, Jr. and sister Ruth.
Memorial Donations can be made to VFW National Home For Children 3573 S Waverly Road Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (866) 483-9642
The family would like to express their thanks to VFW Post 9168 for always loving Ella, even when she was hard to get along with. A special thanks to Leslie Whatley with Home Well Care - all caregivers and a very special Thank you to Stacy Gatlin, Chaplain Dan with Hospice Select.
