Merle Collins
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Merle Leone Collins was born in Dallas, Texas, to Robert Grady and Rugth Fern Deason on August 5, 1921, and passed to her eternal home on July 13, 2020. Merle married Alfreed Vernon Collins on Ferbruary 1, 1942, and they enjoyed 56 years together until Vernon's death in 1998.
Merle is survived by: two children, Grady G. (Jana) Collins and Verna Collins Smith; three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Merle's family will celebrate her life in a private graveside service at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park.
Merle's family is grateful to Mary Pat Smith, RN, and the staff of C.C. Young for their loving care for Merle at the end of her life.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to C.C. Young (www.ccyoung.org) or to the charity of one's choice.