Eleanor Collins

Eleanor Collins obituary, Louisville, KY

Eleanor Collins

Eleanor Collins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home - Louisville on Jun. 27, 2024.

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Eleanor S Collins, 90, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2024. She was born July 6, 1933 in Charleston, WV to the late Earl and Louise Shelton.
Eleanor was a graduate of University of Kentucky. She was a lifelong teacher in the public school system, and a private tutor for over 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Melvin; her husband, Ralph Collins; and her parents.
Eleanor is survived by her son, Craig Collins, as well as six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation is Sunday, June 30th at Highland Funeral Home from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, July 1 at Hurstbourne Baptist Church.

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