Donna Collins Obituary
May 23, 1955 – November 21, 2025
Born in Hollywood, Florida, Donna was a dedicated professional who worked as a housekeeper for over thirty years. She achieved one of her lifelong goals of getting her high school diploma in 2003, and everyone in her family was incredibly proud of her for doing so. Donna was a woman of unique interests, enjoying true crime documentaries and iced coffee, and she cherished spending quality time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Charles Collins; her brother, Charles W. Pell Jr. (Joan); her children, Michael Ezell, Connie J. Ezell, Joshua Ezell, and Jennifer Compton (Brad Compton); her stepson, Charles Collins Jr.; and her grandchildren, Bradley Compton (Samantha), Kaylyn Compton, Justin Compton (Destiny), Daniel Atkinson, and Dylan Atkinson. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Aiden Compton, Selenas Compton, Jaxon Ramos Compton, and Atlas Ramos Compton.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Charles William and Jean Sheppard Pell, and her brothers, Barry Pell (Bridget) and Vernon Pell (Debi).
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