Anna D. Collins

Anna D. Collins, 86

SEAFORD - Anna D. Collins, age 86, of Seaford, died on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009. Mrs. Collins and her husband owned and operated the Nanticoke Club in Seaford for over 30 years before retiring in 1985. She was a member of the National Garden Club and was a Accredited Life and Master Judge, she was a member of the American Daffodil Society, the Spade and Trowel Garden Club, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the Acorn Club, the Red Hat Society (Jazzy Lady Bugs) and various bridge groups around Seaford. Her husband Leroy A. "Jake" Collins died in 1994. She is survived by a daughter, Beverly Riedel and her husband Michael; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Riedel and Christine Riedel, all of Richmond, Va.; and a sister, Carmella Forestieri of Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Sept. 5th at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Stein Hwy, Seaford. Friends called at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 Shipley St, Seaford, Friday. Burial was in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, P.O. Box 719, Seaford, DE 19973.