Sandy S. Collins, 82 years old, peacefully passed away on September 5, 2026. She did not linger in death, she was surrounded by her loving family. Now, she is exactly where she has wanted to be-with the love of her life;Claude.
Sandy was born in Jackson, Mississippi, to Gene and Irene Seaney. She and her husband, Claude, were devoted parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church. In addition to playing bridge games and shopping, she expressed her creativity through her passion for painting. Most of all, she cherished making memories with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and long-time friends. Her absence leaves us all with a heavy heart. Her spirit will be forever missed.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Claude to whom she was married for 64 wonderful years. Together, they raised two children, Julie Ostensen (Scott) and Joseph Collins (Barbie); eight grandchildren, Lauren Stansbury, Michael Rountree II, Christian Ostensen, Savannah Collins, Joseph Collins, James Collins, Scarlett Collins, and Sandy Collins; five great grandchildren, Andrew Stansbury, Emma Stansbury, Lily Rountree, Michael Rountree III (Trip), and Liam Ostensen; and nephews, Phillip and Loren McKay.
A memorial service will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, 202 N 4th St., Fernandina Beach, FL, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday September 16, 2026. A reception will immediately follow. The family plans a private inurnment at a later date.
