Betty Ann Collins, nee Gleason; Loving wife of Robert E. Collins, Sr. for 57 years; Proud mother of Patricia (Dwight) Morgan, Joseph (Laura) Collins, Maureen Collins and the late Robert E. Collins, Jr.; Doting grandmother “Grammy” of Jack, Danny and Joey Collins and Robert and Millar Morgan; Dear sister of the late Mary (the late Raymond) Pufunt; Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Gleason; Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews of the Collins and Pufunt families; Long time Parishioner of and dear friend to many from Most Holy Redeemer Church in Evergreen Park; Betty bravely and courageously lived her life to the fullest as she spent the last 6 years of her life battling ALS.; A Memorial Mass for Betty is scheduled for 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 22, at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 Lawndale Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805, with a Welcome Line taking place prior to Mass beginning at 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 West Touhy Avenue, Suite #302, Skokie, IL 60077 or lesturnerals.org in honor of Betty Collins, or Lurie Children’s Hospital, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation, Dept. 4586, Carol Stream, IL 60122.
In consideration of the safety of our guests and associates, Blake-Lamb Funeral Home will adhere to the current gathering restrictions in the state of Illinois, which allow 50 or fewer guests at services. Proper social distancing must be practiced and all guests will be required to wear facemasks at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.
Arrangements entrusted to Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453. For more information visit www.blakelamboaklawn.com or call (708)636-1193.
