Mary Bell Collins

Mary Bell Collins, daughter of Eddie Colby and Mammie Mae (Wood) Gladden and Martha Lee (Shipley) Gladden; was born February 14, 1926 in Van Buren, AR and departed this life surrounded by her family on January 17, 2025 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, at the age of 98 years, 11 months and 3 days.

Mary married Jessie Lee Collins on May 23, 1942, and to this union 4 children were born: Glenda, Wayne, Danny, and Lanny.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Eddie, Mammie, and Martha Gladden; husband Lee Collins; brothers: James Lee Gladden, Baby Gladden, George Gladden, Bill Gladden, Hoy Gladden, and Colby Gladden; sisters Lucy Wilhite and Harriett Ann Bays; Son-in-law: Gene Woodward; grandchildren: Robin Collins, James Conover, Bobby Blossom

Granny Mary is survived by a very loving family that includes Children; Glenda Woodward, Wayne Collins (Kitty), Danny Collins (Gail), Lanny Collins (Nancy), all of Westville, OK. Grandchildren: Leisa Blossom, Stella Conover, Eddie Collins (Janedith), Carrie Curtis (Jeff), Sarah Hayes (Brant), Adam Collins (Allison), Whitney Collins, Willie Collins (Jessica), April Vaughn, (Cheston). Great Grandchildren: Skye Blossom-Waters (Ian), Samuel Blossom, Faith Collins, Jimmy Collins, Emily Erwin, Cassie Boldra (Seth), Bradlee Curtis (Hannah), Cadi Curtis, Kelsi Curtis, Halli Hayes, Heisman Hayes, Champ Hayes, Brian Collins, Tucker Collins, Trae Collins, Ty Collins, Taylor Collins, Tate Collins, Brooklyn Collins, Steven Crisp (Alissa), Clayton Crisp (Lora), Shadawn Crisp (Winston), Harlan Vaughn, Rawley Vaughn, 15 Great Great Grandchildren, and Brother: James H. Gladden (Jane).