Linda Simonds Collins, 75, of Lynnville, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at her home.
She was a retired employee of Henry I. Siegels. She was a member of the Water Valley Pentecostal Tabernacle Church.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Kim Smith of Lynnville; two sons, Christopher Collins of Kirksey, and James Collins of Farmington; one brother, Norman Simonds of Tennessee; one sister, Reece Simonds-Bingham of Maryville, Tennessee; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey Collins; one brother and one sister. Her parents were Hubert and Dorothy Ann Russell Simonds.
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at the Water Valley Pentecostal Tabernacle Church. Rev. Marcus McClure will officiate. Interment will follow in the Water Valley Pentecostal Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at the church.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Patriot Guard Riders of Kentucky, C/O Dan Bondurant, 218 Perry St., Mayfield, KY 42066.
Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield is in charge of the arrangements.
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