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Kathy Collins Obituary
March 4, 1957 - June 26, 2025
Kathy M. Collins, 68, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on June 26, 2025, following a lengthy illness. She was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Maryanne Kinard.
Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Jan Collins; her son, Erik Collins (Christine); her daughter, Meredith McDonald (Paul); and seven cherished grandchildren: Eleanor, Amelia, Rosie, Caroline, Ginny, Austin, and Margaret.
She is also survived by her siblings: Lynn (Bob), Bill (Chris), Emilie, Joan (Phil), Bitsy (Fane), and Andrew (Carol). She was preceded in death by her brother, Tim (Sherri).
Kathy found great joy and purpose in her career as a Registered Nurse, serving in the Maternal Infant Unit at Chippenham Hospital and later at Johnston-Willis Hospital. She finished her career in the Perinatal Unit, where she continued to care deeply for the mothers and babies she served. Of all her roles, though, her favorite by far was being "Gran" to her seven grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 25 p.m. at Spring Run Vineyards, 10700 Spring Run Rd., Chesterfield, VA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathy Collins
Greg & Sue Warner
July 13, 2025
So sorry to hear this news. Sue and I are praying for the family and will put the family on our prayer at church.
Harry Gravely
July 8, 2025
I pray that GOD helps you and your family during this difficult time.
John and Laura Zellers Dover, PA
July 6, 2025
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Jan, Eric, Meredith and the grandchildren. And to Kathy's family for their loss. Kathy was a wonderful person and had a great personality.
Michelle Greenberg Wilson
July 6, 2025
RIP Kat, we will miss you. Love you, Mich Mouse
My sympathies to her family and friends.
Paula Gordon
July 6, 2025
Thinking of you all as you feel the profound void of her absence. I am glad I was able to meet her and experience her genuine happiness she shared with those around her.
Carol kinard
July 6, 2025
She was a wonderful sister in law and she will be deeply missed
Allen Tunstall
July 6, 2025
Jan, Erik and Meredith, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kathy. She was one of the sweetest people I had ever met. She always had fun things for us to do as kids and was always fun to be around. Words cannot describe how wonderful of a person she was, and my fondness of her. May you all find peace during this time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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