OBITUARY
Carolyn S. Collins
June 7, 1940 – October 9, 2018
IN THE CARE OF
Gilliland Howe Funeral Home
Carolyn S. Collins, age 78, of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday October 9, 2018. Carolyn was born June 7, 1940 in Greensburg to Gladys (Buell) McGregor and Joe Simmons. After Carolyn’s father passed away, her mother married Archie “Bud” McGregor and he served as her father for many years.
Carolyn was a member of the Bethel Apostolic Church where she also helped with Sunday School. She worked for many years as a waitress at Trackside and Stories restaurants. She later worked at Gecom until her retirement. While retired she became a Foster Grandparent within the Greensburg Elementary School for several years. She enjoyed writing poems and doing crafts.
Carolyn is survived by her son Don Snyder of Greensburg; daughter-in-law Melody Snyder of Greensburg; step daughters Peg Collins and Pam Collins; granddaughters - Nikki (Fred) Eddelman and Rhiannon (Frankie) Santana; and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Sonny Lee Snyder; her brother Ernest Simmons; her sister Wanda Merfeld-Martin; and one grandson Justin Lee Snyder.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 10AM until the start of the funeral service at 12PM with Rev. Todd Smith officiating. Burial will be held at South Park Cemetery on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 10AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.
See more
Show your support
FAMILY
- Joe Simmons Father (deceased)
- Gladys McGregor Mother (deceased)
- Archie "Bud" McGregor Step Father (deceased)
- Don Snyder Son
- Sonny Lee Snyder Son (deceased)
- Melody Snyder Daughter-in-law
- Peg Collins Step Daughter
- Pam Collins Step Daughter
- Justin Lee Snyder Grandson (deceased)
- Nikki (Fred) Eddelman Granddaughter
- Rhiannon (Frankie) Santana Granddaughter
- Ernest Simmons Brother (deceased)
- Wanda Merfeld Sister (deceased)
- 6 great grandchildren
PALLBEARERS
- Ryan Scudder
- David Simmons
- Frankie Santana
- Fred Eddelman
- Zayden Carroll
DONATIONS
- Kindred Hospice
Past Services
Saturday,
October 13, 2018
Visitation
Saturday,
October 13, 2018
Thank You
We are reviewing your submission. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website
Carolyn S. Collins
Taking Care Of Yourself
Helping yourself at your time of loss
Taking care of others
Helping Others Endure Their Loss