Ramona W. Collins

November 12, 1934 - October 30, 2017

Ramona W. Collins, age 82, of Grove, OK passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Ramona was born on November 12, 1934 to William and Mary (Taylor) Wadley in Jenks, Ok. As a teen, her family moved to Afton, Ok and Ramona graduated from Afton High School in 1952. On October 18, 1952, she married the love of her life, James Collins, in Afton, Ok and the couple made their home in the Tulsa area. In 2009, the couple moved to Grove. They were members of the Carter Baptist Church in Afton, OK. Ramona was a devoted wife of 65 years to her husband James, a homemaker, mother of 3, avid gardener and gifted gospel singer. She enjoyed baking and sewing and collecting unique shells and rocks. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first born daughter Denise Lyn Hix and 3 older brothers. Left to carry on Ramona’s legacy, husband, Jim Collins, of the home; daughters: Jamie Luker of Coweta, OK and Felisa Cox and husband, David, of Miami, OK; brother-in-law, Duane Collins and wife, Peggy, of Bixby, OK, 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11am Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Trinity Baptist Church in Afton, Ok. Retired Lt Colonel Don Wadley will be officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Nichols Funeral & Cremation Services.