In the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, Betty Collins, age 65, of Prestonsburg Ky., formerly of Claypool, surrounded by family, was embraced into the arms of her Lord and Savior.
Betty was born June 13, 1955, to Allen and Polly Rose Prater in Prestonsburg, Ky. She was united in marriage to Charles “Rick” Collins on Sept. 5, 1969, in Clintwood, Va. He preceded her in death Dec. 18, 2012.
She was a material handler for RR Donnelly & Sons, retiring in 2005 with 12 years of service. She was a member of God’s Highway to Heaven Church, Warsaw.
Betty is survived by three sons: Charles David (Victoria) Collins, Curtis Ray Collins and Stephen Richard (Amanda) Collins; five grandchildren; and siblings: Sarah Ingram, James Prater, Helen Prater and Sheila (Ousley) Adams.
She was preceded in death by both parents; husband, Charles “Rick” Collins; and siblings: Luther Prater, Harold Prater, Shirley (Prater) Rose and Bessie (Ousley) Bailey.
A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29 at the funeral chapel. Pastor Bob Brown will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Due to current COVID-19 recommendations, masks are required. The public is kindly requested to provide their own. Social distancing is strongly encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
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Memorial donations may be made to God’s Highway to Heaven - Food Bank, 555 Webber St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
