Service: 1:00pm Sat. May 7th, 2022
Location: Conroy Funeral Home
COLLINS, Gloria J., 72, of Springfield, lost her battle with MS on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born March 18, 1950 in Huntington, Indiana the daughter of Glen and Miriam (Stevens) Thompson. Gloria loved spending time with her family and friends and attending car shows with her husband. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Jerrold B. “Jerry” Collins; three children, Shari (Scott) Spahr, Amy (Tony) Eckert and Joseph (Jennie) Collins; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Sandy Eichhorn and Debbie (Robin) Spears; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. in Myers Funeral Home, Markle, Indiana. Burial will follow at Mt. Etna Cemetery, Mt. Etna, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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My grandma Collins had a great sense of humor and she loved spending time with family. She was kind and loving. She will be dearly missed. Wishing the rest of the family comfort and lots of love during this sad time.
- Abigail Eckert, Saturday May 7th, 2022Gloria Collins was extraordinary woman. I enjoyed every minute I spent with her. I loved her laugh the days we would watch friends and last man standing all day, sitting on the back patio just enjoying each other’s company. So sorry to her wonderful family she was well loved by everyone. Fly high Gloria gone but never forgotten. Love and miss you!!
- Sheri stiles, Saturday May 7th, 2022Jerry, Joe, Shari and Amy I am so sorry to hear about Gloria's death. I will always cherish our times together. Raising our children together. The good times and the laughter, and the struggles at times. and how strong and brave she was.
- Angela Jaworski, Friday May 6th, 2022Gloria, You have been and inspiration to all that have known you. May you have the peace through Jesus Christ, God's grace, and hope by sharing in God's glory! Romans 5:1-5 And Jerry, you also have been and inspiration to us all that have seen your loving care, dedication, and loyalty to Gloria. Godspeed Gloria!!! You will be dearly missed! Fred and Dorothy Zerkle
- Fred and Dorothy Zerkle, Friday May 6th, 2022I will never forgot you Grandma Collins!
- Jason Collins, Friday May 6th, 2022I will never forgot you Grandma Collins!
- Jason Collins, Friday May 6th, 2022Jerry & Family I am so sorry for the loss of Gloria. I enjoyed my time with her every time I did her hair. She was so sweet & funny. Thinking of all of you ❤️❤️🩹
- Angie Woods , Thursday May 5th, 2022Jerry & Family I am so sorry for the loss of Gloria. I enjoyed my time with her every time I did her hair. She was so sweet & funny. Thinking of all of you ❤️❤️🩹
- Angie Woods , Thursday May 5th, 2022My grandma was a Enjoyable Person i enjoyed making jokes with her. I also joked around saying not to fall asleep on the way home after a Family gathering. She was a great person to hang out with. Rest in Peace Grandma Collins.
- Jason Collins, Thursday May 5th, 2022
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