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Dorothy Lee Collins, caring, generous heart

November 21, 2022

Dorothy Lee (Campbell) Collins, 94, of Gumboro, passed peacefully Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at home with family by her side. Dorothy was born in Pittsville, Md., Dec. 24, 1927, to the late James and Louise Campbell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Carmel Collins; her son Allan Collins; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Collins; son-in-law Richard Morris; and great-grandson Beau Morris. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Virginia Condon and Christine Bare.

Dorothy was a lifetime member of Gumboro United Methodist Church and the Gumboro Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. 

She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and wit, as well as her caring and generous heart along with her good cooking.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Joyce Morris of Laurel; sons Leroy Collins, Sherman Collins (Ruth) and Richard Collins (Brenda); 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28, at Millsboro Cemetery, East State St., Millsboro. A celebration of life will follow at 12:30 p.m., at Gumboro Fire Hall, 37030 Millsboro Hwy., Millsboro.

Donations can be made in Dorothy’s memory to Gumboro Methodist Church, c/o Edith Rickards, 34922 Pear Tree Road, Millsboro, DE  19966, or Gumboro Fire Company Auxiliary, 37030 Millsboro Hwy., Millsboro, DE  19966.

Arrangements provided by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.

 

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