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Barbara Collins Obituary

Barbara Elaine Collins

January 27, 2017

Barbara Elaine Collins, 80, of North Fort Myers, died January 27, 2017 at Hospice House of Cape Coral.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday February 3, 2017 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33907.

Entombment will be at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Barbara was born August 10, 1936 in Chillicothe, OH, the daughter of Earl and Nettie Robinett. She married James L. Collins and together they owned and operated Ortiz Avenue Flea Market, for 50 years. Her work at the Flea Market and spending time with her children and grandchildren consumed her life with pride and joy.

Surviving are her children, James Collins, Jr. and his wife Cheryl of N. Fort Myers, FL, Linda Forehand and her husband Rusty of N. Fort Myers, FL, Debbie Browning and her husband Randy of Ohio; sister, Audrey Arnold of Ohio; grandchildren, Lauren McHugh, Lindsey Boring; great-grandchildren, Kaley DeGroot, Madison DeGroot, Stella Berlin, Clara Berlin, Colton Boring, and Alaina Boring.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband James; two sisters; one brother and great-grandchild, Lilly Elaine Boring.

Condolences may be left to Barbara's family at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.

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

Published by The News-Press on Feb. 2, 2017.

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Mamie Holst

February 20, 2017

I always enjoyed talking to Barbara. She had a good sense of humor and a big heart. So very sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her greatly.

Jen

February 3, 2017

I will always cherish our conversations over morning coffee . You will be forever missed and always loved.

Tracy Turner

February 1, 2017

The strongest woman I've ever known next to my mother. Loved by many and will be missed. RIP Barbara we love you. ❤

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