Betty Louise Collins

Betty L. Collins, age 87 of Toledo passed away peacefully on February 23, 2017. Betty was born in Liberty Center, OH to Benjamin and Lillian (Abrams) Kniss on July 20, 1929. Betty married the love of her life, Vincent Collins, on July 30, 1960 at Rosary Cathedral. Together, Betty and Vincent raised two children. Betty was raised in Liberty Center, OH and was the eldest of 4 siblings. Betty retired from Toledo Hospital after 40 years of service as a Human Resources Administrative Secretary. Throughout her adult life, Betty was devout Catholic and regularly volunteered with Gesu Catholic Church and charitable organizations including Little Sisters of the Poor, Heartbeat, Gesu Boosters, and Fortnightly Book Club, to name a few. Betty is remembered as a caring Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Betty loved to spend time with her family. She had a brilliant mind and she remained sharp as a tack throughout life. One of her best qualities was her ability to listen. Betty enjoyed spending time with her friends, talking, listening, and laughing. She often enjoyed solving difficult problems, and her ability for deep thought and prayer enabled her to engage in passionate and thoughtful discussions. She was always an independent woman even in her old age. Betty would always make time for people, and she would never turn away a guest; her door was always open. Betty always saw the best in people, and she would do anything within her ability to help others. Betty gave people hope, and she is remembered as spiritually rich. Betty was one of the most technologically savvy 87 year olds. She would skype regularly with family who were overseas or out-of-state. She was known as the “Skyping Grandma.” Betty enjoyed working with computers and she used those talents to help church members. Betty had a keen ability to learn new skills. Betty is preceded in death by her husband Vincent, her parents, her brothers William and Kenneth. She is survived by her son Kevin (Susan) Collins, daughter Kathleen (Doug) Jones, her three grandchildren Ashley Collins, Nicki (Arron) Lehmann, and Ryan Collins; two great grandchildren Nicholas and Colin, and her sister Norma and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at Gesu Catholic Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd, Toledo, OH 43607, on Saturday February 25th at 1 p.m. where the family will begin receiving guests at 12 p.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may take the form of contributions to Little Sisters of the Poor or Heartbeat of Northwest Ohio. Please view and sign our online “guest registry” at CoyleFuneralHome.com

Betty Louise Collins

July 20, 1929 - February 23, 2017