Carol Ann Collins of Banning, California, was born in Akron, Ohio on July 28, 1938, and later moved to California, where she went to nursing school. She obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree as a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed her trips to Ireland, teaching her grandchildren to cook, helping others in need, and going to church.
She was preceded in death by Robert and Margaret Collins, parents, Eileen Verosik, sister, Joseph Jude DeSante, son, and Thomas Snyder, III, great-grandson.
She is survived by Steven DeSante, son, Kit Sanderson (Jim), daughter, Annie Snyder (Tom), daughter, Mia DeSante, daughter, siblings; Kathleen, Dennis, Colleen, Maureen, grandchildren; Rory, Desirae, Lacey, Tom, Jr., Jeremy, Shane, great-grandchildren; Cailie, Kaylee, David, Micah, Jonathan, and Dylan.