She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 2,1924 and lived in Homewood and Mountain Brook. She was a graduate of Walker College. She enjoyed her family, reading, gardening and was especially proud of designing two homes she and her family lived in for many years. She dearly loved animals and Alabama football. She had been a resident of Brookdale University Park since 2004.
She is predeceased by her parents, Verlia and Benton Young and her husband of 52 years, Allen E. (Gene) Collins.
She is survived by her three children, Frank Collins(Brenda), Karen Collins Brannon, and Jeannine Collins Edgeton(Doug), Five Grandchildren, and Five Great- Grandchildren, whom she all loved dearly.
A private graveside family service will be held at Elmwood.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsvalleychapel.com for the Collins family.