Judith A. Collins

Judith Ann Collins, age 74 of Willow Branch went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born July 10, 1947, in Belleville, IL to the late Robert Smith and Bernice (Mueller) Warden. Always his angel, she married Tom Collins on June 4, 1988. Together they raised their family in the Willow Branch area on the family farm. Judy was dedicated to her family and cherished the time she spent with them. She retired after 31 years with Hancock Telecom to enjoy and help care for her grandchildren. She was a long-time member of Willow Branch United Methodist Church where she was active as the president of the United Methodist Women, a Sunday school teacher, and volunteered for vacation bible school. She was a member of the Country Harmony Extension Homemakers, former Nine Star Operation Roundup Board, a frequent volunteer of the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen and the Hope Center, Indianapolis. Above all Judy will be remembered for her infectious smile, genuine love for people and she was always ready for a hug. She is survived by her husband, Tom Collins; children, Tina (Jeff) Daffron, Tracy (Jobie) Whitaker, John Collins, and Aaron (Susan) Collins; grandchildren, Brittany Smith, Morgan Collins, Delaney Collins, Makenna Collins, Taylor Stonecipher, Jarrod Daffron, Tori Daffron, Jayden Daffron, Jaret Whitaker, Tylar Whitaker, Harrison Collins, Hayden Collins, Hudson Collins and 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Bary Smith, Gary Smith; and sister, Mary Kopf; sisters-in-law, Janice Smith, Marilyn Smith, and Carol Smith; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Susan Cherry. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, mentioned above, and brother Jim Smith. Friends may call 2:00 pm 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, 1708 West Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140. Funeral service with Pastor Glen Davis officiating, 10:00 am Monday, August 30th at Willow Branch U.M.C., 6244 No. Thomas St., Wilkinson, IN 46186. Burial immediately following at McCray Cemetery, Wilkinson. Memorial Contributions honoring Judy may be sent to Willow Branch United Methodist Church. Please share your memories of Judy and condolences with her family at stillingerfamily.com.