Melba B. Collins, 96, a resident of Bickford’s Assisted Living in Macomb, died Dec. 28, 2023. She had previously resided at Cuba, Frederick, Astoria, rural Astoria and Canton.Melba B. Collins, 96, a resident of Bickford’s Assisted Living in Macomb, died Dec. 28, 2023. She had previously resided at Cuba, Frederick, Astoria, rural Astoria and Canton.
She was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, a daughter of Carl and Ferne Beaty Schisler. She married Leo F. Collins on March 14, 1949, in Havana. He preceded her in death on Dec. 11, 1997.
She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Nelda Parker and Bessie Pempek.
Surviving are her children, Martha (and Jim) Davey of Las Vegas, Nev., and Phillip (and Kathie) Collins of Ipava; one sister, Carolyn Holloway of Chillicothe; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She was a graduate of Astoria High School and Graham School of Nursing in Canton. She worked as an RN at Graham Hospital in Canton and Mason District Hospital in Havana for many years. She also worked as a private-duty nurse for Dr. Landazuri in Havana.
She was a member of Summum Christian Church and Browning Christian Church. She later attended Fiatt Christian Church and Maple Avenue Christian Church in Macomb, as well as attending services of visiting clergy at the senior facilities during her residence in Macomb.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ipava Berean Christian Church, 10750 N. County Highway 2, Ipava. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., prior to the service. Pastor Ted Shirley will officiate. Burial will take place at the Astoria Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials in Melba’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.
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