Jennie Theresa Collins, age 95, of Highland, formerly of Allen Park, died Thursday, May 13, 2021, at her home. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons: Randy (Sally) Collins, and Scott (Regina) Collins; her four grandchildren: Caitlin, Margaret, Edward, and Robert; her sister-in-law, Laura Colasinski; and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Jennie was born May 28, 1925, in Detroit, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jozef and Theresa (Fijal) Rzycki. She and Edward Collins were married, and shared many wonderful years together until Edward’s death on August 12, 1994. Throughout her life, Jennie worked as a beautician in the Metro Detroit area for several years until her retirement. Jennie was a parishioner at the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit in Highland since 1996. In her free time, she loved to read, and crochet; but most of all, she loved spending time with her sons and her grandchildren. She was a wonderful woman who will be dearly missed.
Jennie was preceded in death by her parents, Jozef and Theresa; her loving husband, Edward Collins; and her siblings: Edward, John, Joseph, and Stella.
A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland, Michigan 48356. Jennie’s family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and gifts to the family, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac.
