Emily Collins was born to Wilbur and Mary Collins July 20th, 1923 in Cleveland Ohio. At 6 months old she traveled with her parents to Pasadena, CA. She grew up with her 2 sisters Martha and Mary and brother Eddie.
She married Richard (Dick) Barrett in 1942. They resided in Los Angeles and later moved to Newport Beach where she lived for 51 years.
She was active and served as the, President of the Cinderella Guild, President of the Lido Isles Women Club, and a member of the Philharmonic Society and Assistance League.
They were members of Lakeside, Santa Ana and Thunderbird Country Clubs. As well as the Balboa Bay Club, where she enjoyed playing bridge frequently.
Her son Larry passed away in 1990, and Dick in 2008. She is survived by her 2 children Linda Barrett of Santa Barbara and Rancho Mirage and Rick Barrett of Newport Beach, 4 grandchildren, Darcie, Devin, Amy and Todd, and 5 great grandchildren, her sister Mary Crary of Montecito and her brother Edwin Collins of Bend Oregon.
Emily had many friends and is remembered for her kindness, thoughtfulness, sense of humor, and her fun loving ways.
She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
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