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BORN
1933
DIED
2025
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Gloria Collins Obituary
Gloria Anderson Collins, 92 years old, died at Wesley Haven Villa on September 23rd, 2025.
A third generation Pensacolian, Gloria was born in 1933 at the old Sacred Heart Hospital on 12th Ave. She was a very, very proud graduate of Pensacola Catholic High School in 1951. She was captain of the Crusader Cheerleaders, voted "Most Popular" and served as her class's alumni representative for over 40 years. Gloria graduated from the Sacred Heart School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She went on to spend 45 years in Operating Room nursing at both Sacred Heart and Baptist Hospitals where she retired as an OR Supervisor. Even after retirement she continued her love of nursing in Juneau, Alaska, in Bartlett Regional Hospital’s OR.
Gloria is survived by her children, Paula Cary Ponto (Mike), Allison Cary Hannah (Rob) and Scott Collins (Katy); Grandchildren, Blaine and Jake Ponto, Turner and Wiley Collins.
Our sincere thanks to everyone at Wesley Haven Villa who made Gloria's time there not only "home" but became extended family members to her and us as well. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Myesha and Josh with Gentiva Hospice for the support, assistance and loving care they gave Gloria and our family.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial Donations may be made to Wesley Haven Villa, 111 E. Wright St., Pensacola, FL 32501.
Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Collins
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Marcelle Perritt
October 12, 2025
I just learned of Gloria's passing. She and I worked together at Baptist Hospital surgery . She was a dear sweet lady and a wonderful nurse.
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Annette Bedner
October 4, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my boss/friend Gloria!
Sending lots of love & prayers to Gloria's family!♥
I started working at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola in1989 in the OR & Gloria was my boss & a great boss she was!
I learned so much from Gloria, she was a great nurse, always teaching us "new to the OR" nurses the ins & outs of working in the OR!
She was my boss but also my friend!
Love you, Annette
Fly High w the Angels my friend!
Denise LaMotte
October 2, 2025
Our family was so saddened to hear of Gloria's recent passing and will miss her dearly. She was so full of
life and confidently accepted challenges. She had a wonderful reputation in the nursing profession and took excellent care of my future mother in law during an emergency illness.
We will miss her always and are sure she and our mother, Connie Marie (Cash) Carroll) are smiling together.
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