Brenda M. Collins

1959 - 2021

Brenda Margaret Collins, of Arnold, passed away on January 5, 2021. She was born on November 30, 1959 to James and Anna Scarcella in Staten Island, NY, where she was raised. Before coming to Arnold, she previously lived in Littleton, CO and Salisbury, MD. Brenda attended Hunter College in New York City, and then the University of Colorado Denver where she received her Master's degree. She worked as a program director for the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County. She was a member of the Junior League of Annapolis as well as Leadership Anne Arundel. Brenda enjoyed hiking, traveling, fitness, arts and music. She was active in book clubs, visited museums and frequently invited others to lunch. She was always behind the camera and her favorite job was being a grandma. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, James F. Collins; her daughter Gabrielle C. Collins of Annapolis; her son Garrett C. Collins, daughter-in-law Allison, and grand-daughter Alarra Rose of Chesapeake Beach; mother Anna Scarcella of Staten Island, NY; mother-in-law Frances Collins of Dayton, OH; brothers James, Vincent, Thomas, and John Scarcella; and sister Anne Christine Scarcella. Family and friends may visit on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Barranco Severna Park Funeral Home & Cremation Care, P.A., 495 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD, 21146. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 10am at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD, 21146. Interment is to follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County at 2666 Riva Road, Suite 150, Annapolis, MD, 21401.