In loving memory of

Alice L. Collins
April 30, 1936 - January 19, 2019

Alice L. Collins, 82, of Fairmount, Indiana died Saturday January 19, 2019 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana after a brief illness.

Alice was born April 30, 1936 in Fairmount, Indiana to the late Eslie R. Pete and Alpha Ruth (Eudaly) Keller. She married her husband of 60 years Bennie J Collins. August 2, 1958 at Van Buren, Indiana, Bennie survives.

She was a graduate of Fairmount High School class of 1954 and attended IU Kokomo. She formerly worked at RCA (Thomson Electronics) for 12 years and formerly of Area VI Council on Aging Meals On Wheels. Alice retired from the dining hall of Indiana Wesleyan University.

She was a volunteer Hospice Aide, Fairmount Historical Museum and attended Fairmount Wesleyan Church, Fairmount, Indiana. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Fairmount Bonnet Club and was a charter member of Fairmount Round Robin CB Club. She was a former Cub Scout Den Mother, and member of Daughters of the American Revolution.

Alice enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, going to family reunions, reading, baking and collecting recipes, playing board games and playing cards. She especially enjoyed playing euchre and canasta. She played in a monthly euchre game and played canasta weekly with her friends.

Surviving besides her husband are three sons; Phillip J. Collins, Fairmount, Indiana Bradley T. (Amanda) Collins, Kokomo, Indiana and Randall W. Collins, Marion, Indiana. Brother, William Bill (Lee Ann) Keller, Marion, Indiana. Grandchildren; Jennifer Collins, Natasha (Greg) Ulrey, Shantel Hollingsworth, Tiffany (Clay) Kittinger, Brady Collins, Madison Collins, Brooklyn Collins, and Brandon A. Worthington, seven great-grandchildren, Daughter-in-law, Mary (Jody) Collins-Burnworth, Marion, Indiana, Sister-in-law, Carol Keller, Andrews, Indiana, Aunt Betty Hiatt, Fairmount, Indiana several nieces and nephews. Special friends, Vicky Moore, Paige Painter, and Jennifer Queen Russell.

She was preceded in by a son, Larry R. Collins, Sisters, Carol Ann Herndon, Mary Lou Bradford, Rebecca Keller. Brothers, John Paul Keller, Benjamin Keller and Joseph Keller, and two great-grandchildren; Tyler and Skyler Ancil.

Services for Alice have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel, Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main St., 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, Indiana. Family will receive friends Wednesday January 23, 2019 from 4-8 PM, funeral service will be at 10 AM Thursday, January 24, 2019 with Rev. Gary Bingham, Rev. Brad Terhune, and Dr. Mike Brown officiating at the funeral home. Interment will be at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Indiana.

Memorial contributions are to Cancer Services of Grant County in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com

Online Find A Grave Memorial at www.findagrave.com/memorial/196212106/alice-loretta-collins

Tributes

Casey and Abigaile Sheedy wrote on Jan 24, 2019:

"Brad and family,Sorry for your loss."

Brad wrote on Jan 23, 2019:

"Rest In Heaven Mom!"

David Henry wrote on Jan 23, 2019:

"So sorry for your loss. She was well loved, for sure. Praying for you during this difficult time."

Jerry and Sue Vawter wrote on Jan 23, 2019:

"Im so sorry we cant make it over this evening. I have been a little under the weather, but our hearts are with you. She will be deeply missed and prayers for your dad. Love you guys and will miss her at the reunion."

Joni & Dave Rich wrote on Jan 23, 2019:

"Bennie & Family, I will miss Alice, we worked together several years at the Museum on Wednesday & during Museum Days for many years. She was always friendly & happy, she loved to talk to the visitors who came to the Museum. She was a good person & the world is a little sadder with her gone! Prayers for all of you! Rest peacefully my friend, you will be missed!"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Jan 23, 2019:

"A PREMIUM FRUIT AND GOURMET BASKET was sent on January 23, 2019Randall you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Travis and Rhamey Tubbs John and Debbie Pattison "

Sarah Boller wrote on Jan 23, 2019:

"aunt Alice you will be missed by all of us..love, Sarah Jane collins- Boller"

Lisa Worthington and family wrote on Jan 22, 2019:

"My deepest sympathies and condolences to all of you....Alice was a lovely, beautiful soul who always made others feel loved and appreciated. A sweet and caring presence in the world who made an imprint of love everywhere she went - my heart goes out to all of you. Sending prayers for love, comfort, and peace, Lisa Worthington"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Jan 22, 2019:

"A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was ordered on January 22, 2019"

Lisa wrote on Jan 22, 2019:

"RIP Aunt Alice. Gause-Clark Family"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Jan 22, 2019:

"A GARDEN PATH was ordered on January 22, 2019"

Kristopher wrote on Jan 21, 2019:

"Judging from how Randall turned out, Alice must have been an amazing person. Her service to others, also, speaks volumes about the woman she was. My sympathies go out to all her were blessed to have known her."

Steve and Debi Vawter wrote on Jan 21, 2019:

"We are so sorry for your loss, you have our deepest sympathy and prayers.May God give you peace and comfort."

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Jan 21, 2019:

"A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on January 21, 2019"

Ronald Russell wrote on Jan 21, 2019:

"Hi Bennie, My heart aches for you and I want you to know you are loved by many. We pray Gods Blessings on you and yours. Ron & Dixie Russell"

Valerie Johnson Nichols wrote on Jan 21, 2019:

"What a wonderful aunt and special person she will be dearly missed"