Shannon Collins

Shannon Collins, 53, of Owensville, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 26, 1968 in Evansville to Milo “Bud” Bender and Carling Sue Bender-Effinger. She was a cosmetologist. Shannon was preceded in death by both parents; brother, Anthony Bender; and brother-in-law, Wayne Collins. She is survived by her husband, Scott Collins; children, Dustin Johnson, Dalton Collins, and Sadi Collins; sisters, Angela Bender and Shawlon Cronin (Chris); brother-in-law, Steven Collins; sister-in-law, Raquel; nieces and nephews, Devin Johnson, Gavin Pounds, Jade Pounds, Jeremy Pounds (Kristi), and Noah Pounds; stepfather, Melvin Effinger; mother-in-law, Sharon Collins; and her beloved dogs, Jax, Bourbon, and Riley. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Alexander East Chapel. Burial will follow at Bender Cemetery in Gentryville. Friends may visit on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.