Marjorie Mary Collins

Born October 26, 1921 to the late Arthur C. and Margaret (Breit) Wildey in Morris, IL. Following in her mother’s foot steps, Marjorie was a proud graduate of Morris Hospital School of Nursing, working in area hospitals and for Wilbert H. Hohm, MD in Geneva, IL prior to her retirement in 1976.

On July 22, 1945 Marjorie and Warren were married in Modesto, CA. He preceded her in death on March 23. 2003. Together they were very active in The Eastern Star serving as Worthy Matron and Worthy Parton of the Yorkville Chapter 295 where Marjorie was a 50 year member. She was also a member of Batavia Chapter 352.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Williams Bartholme, a brother, Ralph L. Wildey and grandson-in-law, Lannie Lindstrom. Surviving are her children, Cheryl (Herb) Pearlman of Georgetown, TX and Carol (James) Crawford of New Braunfels, TX; grandchildren, Brian (Deanne) Pearlman of Chattanooga, TN, Scott (Gina) Pearlman of Atlanta, GA, Tricia (Hector) Cabrera of Lockhart, TX, and Aaron (Alesha) Crawford of New Braunfels, TX; great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Mikayla, Jessica and Ashley Pearlman, Max (fiancée Michelle Garcia) and Anna Lindstrom, Benaiah and Matthew Cabrera, and Austin and Adam Crawford. She is further survived by sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.

Marjorie will join Warren at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL at a later date. Revered Linda Thomas, her niece, will officiate at the grave side service.

Remembrances may be directed to: Betty J. Sterritt Nursing Scholarship Fund, Morris Hospital Foundation, c/o Hannah Wehrle, 150 W. High St., Morris, IL 60450.

Arrangements by Cook-Walden/Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.