Patricia A. "Patty" Collins, 80, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 surrounded by her children.
Patty was born March 17, 1936 in Topeka, the daughter of Harry and Lola DeHart. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1954 and attended Kaw Area Vo-Tech School.
She was employed as a traffic clerk with several truck lines.
She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Patty married Carlton Lowell Collins. He preceded her in death. Survivors include sons, Harry Jay Collins, Arthur Ray Collins; daughter, Alison Kay Collins, all of Topeka; grandchildren, Becky, Joe, Adam and Tyler; and siblings, Bonnie McNorton, Virginia Perkins, Ronnie DeHart, Sandy Smith and Joe DeMark. She was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Lowell Collins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Half-Day Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, followed by visitation until 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.
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