Mary M. Collins, 75, of Oak Grove, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus on April 16, 2020. She passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family. Private family service. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Mary was born March 27, 1945 in Litchfield, Illinois, to Chester and Mildred Clesson. She attended Litchfield Senior High School up to her junior year, then went to Chula Vista, California, for her senior year. While in California, she met and married Robert N. Collins in December 1963, who was in port in San Diego, serving in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard. Over the span of her life, she held many positions. However, Mary was most proud when she obtained her cosmetology license in 1994 enabling her to own and operate Mary’s Corner Beauty Shop in Lowry City, MO, until she retired in 2005. Mary enjoyed traveling and being around her family. She was a loving and caring mother of three children who adored spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was artistic and had many crafts she treasured doing. She also enjoyed watching the deer play in the field behind her home.
Mary is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert N. Collins; their three children: Tina Ayers (Doug) of Mooresville, IN, Robert J. Collins (Dawn) of Blue Springs, MO, and Melanie Wade (Terry) of Warsaw, MO; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters: Annabelle Boyd (Dale) of Rome, GA, and Barbara Howerd (Ernie) of Gillespie, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
In 1967 after the death of her infant daughter, Maranda K, Mary confessed her faith. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bill and David; and a sister, Betty Ann.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Lance Simon
25 Aug 2020“Mrs. C” from the first time I was over to the Collin’s house I was always welcome and a plate was set at the dinner table for me. I could go to her with anything and she welcomed me with open arms. She was like a second mother to me and I will miss her deeply. – Lance Simon
Angie
25 Aug 2020Deepest sympathy Robert, Tina, Robert J & Melanie. It has been so nice to be a “friend” to Jo on Facebook & to catch up with memories. Angie
Frank & Deborah Phillippe
25 Aug 2020You are both missed and loved. Though we never spoke that much you were always on my mind and in my heart. GBNF – Frank & Deborah Phillippe