Marie Elmire Collins, Born January 9,1924, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Charles and Margaret Rolle. She served in the Navy from 1944~1945 as a supply clerk. When WWII ended, she was honorably discharged from the service.
Robert and Marie lived in Jacksonville for most of their marriage and were longtime members of Christ the King Catholic Church. She loved to go on cruises with her husband Robert, dance and listen to music. For a short period after Robert retired, they lived in Coquina Crossing in St. Augustine. After Robert’s passing, she moved back to Jacksonville for the rest of her years.
Marie is predeceased by her husband; Robert Collins, daughter; Lynn Collins, and grandchild Dustin Saxon.
She is survived by her two children; Richard Saxon (Joyce) and Jerry Saxon (Phyllis), grandchildren; Jennifer and Cathy, Joseph Saxon, and several great grandchildren.
Services in the care of Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home