Patricia Elaine Collins

Patricia graduated as Valedictorian from Pershing High School, Plummer, Minnesota, in 1957. She then attended Bemidji State College and later Corpus Christi State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree. She also went on to receive her CPA license in 1980.

She would marry the late Gary Paulsen in December of 1958 for a short time. She would later marry Earl Collins on July 6, 1966, whom she was happily married for 48 years before his passing in 2014.

Patricia is survived by her children: Lance Collins, of South Carolina; Lynn Robertson, of Texas; Audrey Collins, of Texas; and David Collins, of Texas. Grandchildren: Jennifer Collins, of Georgia; Steven O’Bryant, of Texas; and Misty Robertson, of Texas. Sister: Sharon Griffiths, of Florida. Daughter-in-laws: Jeanne Collins, of South Carolina; and Carol Shay, of Florida.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Robert.

Patricia enjoyed crafts, dogs, and volunteering (kickball and the Senior Center).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an animal rescue group of your choice.