Kathleen Collins

Ava, Missouri

Kathleen Collins, 92 years, 7 months, and 7 days old, passed away on, August 9, 2022 at her home with family by her side.

Kathleen was born January 2, 1930 in San Luis Obispo, California to Fletcher Herbert Hayward and Harriet Maude Greene.

Kathleen was a Christian.

Kathleen and Robert James Collins were united in marriage.

Kathleen enjoyed showing horses for many years.  She showed her Morgan Horse in State and National Events.  Her granddaughter, Kathy showed Kathleen's horse in the junior class and attended horse shows with her.  She also loved to bowl.  She won many trophies over the years.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert in 1974; and three sisters, Dorothy, Roberly, and Myrna.

Kathleen is survived by two daughters, Diane Kinney and companion, Don Graham, Ava, MO and Helyn Cozby, San Dimas, CA; six grandchildren, Gary Kinney, Kathleen Gutierrez, Sharon Leanard, Kerry Nolan, Krystal Dodge and Jody Dodge; fifteen great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Cremation services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes, Inc., Ava, Missouri.