Wilma L. Collins of Harrisburg

Wilma L. Collins, 95, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at Saline Care Center, surrounded by her loving daughter and grandson.

She was born in Eldorado on Dec. 22, 1922, the daughter of Otis and Myrtle Mills Wallace. On March 2, 1946 she married Collis D. Collins and he preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1990.

Wilma was a Cottage Parent, having worked for the state of Illinois for several years. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Pi and Trigg County Homemakers. She was an avid reader and loved to play pinochle. Wilma loved her family with all of her heart.

Survivors include her daughter, Judy Stout of Harrisburg; grandson Scott Stout of Harrisburg; and sister Barbara Sue "Susie" Cox of Elba.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Shawn Stout on Oct. 26, 2013; sister O'Dena Carraway; and a special cousin, Bonita Choisser.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 at Watson Funeral Home in Eldorado with Scott Pilkington officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.watsonfuneralhome.net.