Jackie J. Collins, 87, of Deer Park, Texas, passed away January 19, 2020. She was born in Tyler, Texas on February 16, 1932 to Clarence and Myrle Wells. She was married to Earl D. Collins for 55 years.
Jackie had a career in real estate and was the owner of Nana’s Daycare Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Pasadena, Texas and the Deer Park Garden Club. Her passions in life included gardening, music and her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Myrle Wells, husband Earl D. Collins, son Dalton Earl Collins, daughter-in-law Leah Beth Collins, and sister Glenda Blaylock.
Jackie is survived by her daughters Beverly Collins Lewis and husband Gary Lewis, Brenda Collins Glebowski and husband John Glebowski, Susie Collins Land and friend Dennis Schmigel, and Frances Collins Lewis and husband Randy Lewis. She is also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jennifer and Wayne Stafford, Jason and Tamara Lewis, Jeffrey and Cynthia Collins, Lori Collins and Alvin Blagg, Krista and Justin Kostelnik, Holly and Michael Arnold, David and Samantha Bentley, Curtis and Ashley Land, Chris and Julie Land, Frank and Crystal Land, Mikey and Shauna Land, Ashlee and Andy Lemrond, 27 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598. A Celebration of Jackie’s life will begin at 2:00 pm, followed by committal in Forest Park East Cemetery. Please note, the main gates to the funeral home are closed due to highway construction. Take Exit 25 on the Gulf Freeway and enter through the cemetery gates.
