Mary Lou (Louise) Wangler Collins of Dalton, GA died on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Mount Carmel East in Gahanna, OH at the age of 91. Preceding her death was her husband of 48 years, Edward Durbin Collins. Surviving children include Diane Johnson, Michael Collins, Julie Collins, Patrick Collins and Richard Collins. Surviving grandchildren include Aaron Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Sean Collins, Elise Collins, Trevor Horne, Jill Weaver and Ben Sholiton and 10 great grandchildren.
Mary Lou lived an active life and enjoyed camping, line dancing, playing Euchre, and Mah Jongg, swimming, participating in the Red Hat society and spending time with her ever-expanding family. Having lived in both Gahanna OH and Coshocton OH, a service will be held at St. Matthew Church in Gahanna on Friday, August 26th at 11:00 am, followed by a Celebration of Life at La Navona Event Center in Gahanna. A private burial service will be held in Coshocton OH on August 27th. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences. In lieu of flowers, please consider a Memory Gift Donation in Mary Lou’s name to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org.