Mary Ella Collins

1932 - 2017

Mary Ella Collins obituary, 1932-2017, St. Clair Shores, MI

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Kaul Funeral Home

28433 Jefferson Ave

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Mary Collins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 16, 2017.

Mary Ella Collins, age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 15th, 2017. She was born to the late Oral X. and Althea Hollopeter (Cable) on October 24, 1932 in Westover, Pennsylvania.

Mary Ella, as she was known to those close to her, grew up in Big Run, Pennsylvania and returned often after moving to St. Clair Shores, Michigan where she raised seven children with her husband Dwain Collins. Mary Ella was predeceased by her son Jeffrey Stiles and sister Barbara Tyler. She is survived by her husband Dwain, daughters Linda (David) Stroshein, Deborah (Jerry) Smith, Kathy Collins (Joseph Giglia), sons Richard (Phyllis) Stiles, Michael (Denise) Collins, Terry (Jessie) Collins, brother Mervin (Nancy) Hollopeter, and dear aunt, Jean Thompson, along with grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In her retirement, Mary Ella loved to visit her many grandchildren and great grandchildren in Michigan, Ohio and Florida, who brought her incredible joy and laughter.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 22nd at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48230. A second reception and memorial service will be held at the Shumaker Funeral Home, 107 W. Main St., Big Run, PA 15715 dates and times TBD, followed by a funeral service at McClure Cemetery in Big Run PA.

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January 24, 2017

Audrey

May the God of comfort, give you peace at this difficult time of sorrow. (Psalms 46 : 1 )

January 18, 2017

Kristie Kabacinski

Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends of Mary Collins. May your hearts be filled with fond memories.

Fran and Kristie Kabacinski

January 16, 2017

The Kiefers John, Michelle, Joshua and Christopher

So very sorry for the loss of Mrs. Collins. I've known her and been neighbors with her my whole life! Both of my sons were hired by the Collins's to cut grass, rake leaves and remove snow. Not long ago she told me that she would get enjoyment watching my youngest son dance as he worked on her lawn!! We will all miss her dearly

January 16, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29;11

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Memorial Events
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Jan

22

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Brenda D. Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc

Big Run, PA

Jan

23

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Phillips United Methodist Church

Big Run, PA

Jan

23

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Phillips United Methodist Church

Big Run, PA

Funeral services provided by:

Kaul Funeral Home

28433 Jefferson Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081

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