Mary Linda Hodges Collins, 70, beautiful wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, in the presence of people who loved her deeply. Service: 3 p.m. Friday in Arlington Funeral Home Chapel. Linda will be returned to the place she loved most, the beach. Mary was born Oct. 21, 1940, to James Hodges and Cora Barrett in Houston. She lived an active life and was gifted in many ways. She was an accomplished violinist, skilled nurse, photo model, talented watercolorist, decorator designer, ardent gardener and admired flight attendant. These talents paled in comparison to the warmth she brought to her relationships with family and friends. She had an open, disarming presence that allowed her to create deep, lasting friendships wherever she went throughout her life. Her love for her extended family was boundless and 11 grandchildren and stepgrandchildren will forever remember their beloved "grandear" as we all will. The family gives special thanks to Community Hospice and the many caregivers for Linda's care. Survivors: Husband, Don Collins; daughter, Erin Hill; son, Will Helton and wife, Gee; parents, James and Cora Hodges; sister, Joyce Sidman and husband, Johnny; brother, Jim Hodges and wife, Genine; and many cousins.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Collins

13 Entries

Michael Smith

January 21, 2011

Dear Linda, Your warm smile and personality always went before you. We don't get to meet many folks like you in life who always put others first. It was an honor to be your friend and fellow worker. God Bless, Captain Michael S. Smith

Paula O'Neill

January 21, 2011

Linda you were a special person and I
am happy thinking of you as I remember
our visits at DFW when you were leaving
on trips. I was with you when you
discovered your home in Arlington and
watched the transformation. You were
talented as a decorator as you were
in all your efforts. Bless you my
friend.
Paula O'Neill
Arlington, TX

Martha Caswell

January 21, 2011

Don,
I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. I am glad however, that you and she had time to enjoy and love each other and share a life together. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Warm regards from your former neighbor on Anderson Lane - Martha Caswell (BETA/Questar)

jenniev farley

January 20, 2011

My dear sweet cousin. You have will be missed by everyone you ever met. I have such wonderful memories of when we were younger that can never be erased. Your smile lite up the room when you entered. Rest in peace my newest guardian angel. I loved you were here and I will always thank God for giving you to us. Your crazy with love, Cousin Jennie

January 20, 2011

Linda,
In my 25 years of flying, my favorite trips were the trips to Sanibel and Captiva with you. Your sweet calm demeanor and the way you saw beauty in the smallest detail was always refreshing.
I will always remember your beautiful presentation and service in First Class, your movie star looks and your warm smile and comforting ways.
Thank you so very much for your caring friendship. I will never forget all the fun we had at the beach.
Love,
Andy Hamilton

Julie Dougherty

January 20, 2011

To a dear friend. Linda, you are one of the sweetest souls I have met. I miss your smile at work and feel your presence every time I'm walking on the beach in Florida. You will be missed and remembered always!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Julie Dougherty

January 20, 2011

Don, I am sure I speak for many of us who had the pleasure of
working with Linda on an airplane. She never stopped smiling
even during the irritating times. She is truly a person to remember
and we will miss her! Carla Justus, AA F/A

Sharon Harville

January 20, 2011

God bless her and grant her peace. She was a lovely woman and a fantastic flight attendant. It was always so nice to see her name on my crew- passengers and employees just adored her. She will be missed. To her family, my condolences on your most significant loss.

January 20, 2011

Linda-
You were a beautiful lady inside and out and will missed greatly!
Love,
Mark and Karyn Johnson

January 20, 2011

So many fond memories ....just being in Linda's company as she was always so positive and caring...loved being her realtor when she moved back to Arlington, our trip to Boston and many fun times. I was very blessed to have been her friend...Lynn Neathery

January 20, 2011

Your former neighbor and friend. We will miss that warm and wonderful personality and smile. You left us too early. Ron and Jo Ann Felton

Elaine Eklund

January 20, 2011

"Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends. " To my dearest friend who made life so very special for everyone.

Pandora Davidson

January 20, 2011

You were and are a special woman! You will be missed!

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