Overland Park, Kansas
Mar 20, 1947 – Aug 10, 2018 (Age 71)
Ms. Susan Alice Collins, formerly of Wheaton, Illinois and Fairfax, Virginia, born on March 20, 1947 in North Tonawanda, New York, to the late Anne Csizmar Collins and the late Howard Collins, passed away at age 71 on August 10, 2018 surrounded by loving family. She was a Senior Associate Athletic Director at George Mason University until retiring in 2015. Susan is survived by her brother, Howard Collins Jr.; and sisters, Kathie Roller, Peggy Collins, Barb Kantro, Jeanne Slater, and numerous beloved extended family members and close friends. She was a member of St Leo s Legion of Mary in Fairfax, VA, and she was an active NCAA Council Member from 1989-1998. Sue was a pioneer in establishing equity in women s sports. Donations in Susan s name to Catholic Community Hospice, 9740 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212 are welcome and appreciated. Friends and family can pay their respects at the funeral service on Saturday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W 127th St, Overland Park, Kansas, 66213.
My condolences to Sues family. I first met Sue on a recruiting trip for GMUs soccer team. They were just starting the program and her passion and support for womens athletics helped sway my decision. For the next four years she had a major impact on our team and me. She always had time for us and was a great leader. Her impact on GMU athletics was legendary. She will be deeply missed.
Sis Koskinen-Lowry
August 18, 2018 | Broomall, PA | Friend
The first women I ever saw in a leadership position in administration. She inspired me! One of the reasons I chose to attend GMU-she helped recruit me for soccer. She was always available to meet with you, and provide help & support. Her warm and kind personality always helped to put you at ease. You could always tell she cared. Sue, you will be greatly missed!
My condolences, thoughts & prayers to all her family!
Meg Ashley
August 17, 2018 | Centreville, VA | Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and her loved ones. I knew Sue from my soccer playing days at GMU. She was such a great leader and a kind, wonderful person. I will never forget her.
Pam Cornell
August 17, 2018
As a former Admissions liaison to the Athletic Department at George Mason University, I worked with Sue for many years in both admitting and certifying scholarship athletes. Along with her more notable achievements at GMU, I was fortunate enough to see the important daily work that she did with students and their families, and with members of the Mason community. She was certainly one of the best administrators and helped to take Mason athletics, and womens sports in general, to the level...
John Carter
August 15, 2018 | Oakton, VA | Friend
Sue was such a positive part of our GMU experience ..she will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to her family, may memories warm your heart.
Marie and Richard Lentz
August 15, 2018 | Fairfax, VA | Acquaintance
Sue was one of the kindest, friendliest people I've known at George Mason University. As a member of the IT department at Mason, I worked closely with her for many years. She was always a wonderful friend and is truly missed.
Kathy Adcock
August 14, 2018 | Fairfax, VA | Friend
Barb and family - May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pam Brittingham
August 14, 2018 | Kansas City, MO | Coworker