L'Pree Evette Collins

L'Pree Evette Collins obituary, Marion, IL

L'Pree Evette Collins

L'Pree Collins Obituary

Visit the Blue Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Marion website to view the full obituary.

L’Pree Evette Collins, age 57 of Goreville, IL passed away Oct 14, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1968, in Henderson, KY to the late Elena and John T. Corum. 

She was a 1986 graduate of Henderson County High school. She was a nurse for many years and loved helping others. She enjoyed decorating and doing homemade crafts which she was really talented at.


She is proceeded in death by her parents Elena and John T Corum.

Survivors include: Her loving companion Kevin Barker of Goreville, IL; Daughter Raeley and Kevin Langston of Sturgis, Ky; Son Thomas Ricketts and Spencer Brister of Utica, Ky; Granddaughter Gracelyn Mertens of Sturgis, Ky: One Granddog Pablo Langston.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Blue Funeral Home under the direction of Binkely-Ross. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Blue Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Marion

1704 N. Court Street P.O. Box 39, Marion, IL 62959

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