Lea Jean George Collins was born in February of 1949 in Memphis, TN.
She married George L Collins right out of high school when she turned 18. He joined the US Air Force and they lived in England during their first few years of marriage where they gave birth to their daughter Laura Christine Collins.
After returning to the north Mississippi area they then gave birth to their son, Matthew Collins in 1982. In 1987 they moved to Florida where they were married for 45 years until George passed away in 2013.
Lea leaves behind her son and daughter, and her daughter's 3 children, Victoria, Lane, and Carly. As well as great-grandson Wade.
Lea was an ardent arts and crafter having many hobbies from sewing to painting to embossing, wreath making, pottery, embroidering, air brushing, botany, and many others. She also served as an officer in the Central Florida Genealogical Society and worked as a high level sales dealer for Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oils.
She will be missed.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday August 17, 2021 starting at 7pm at Faith Outreach Church, 4600 Gabriella Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765.
Arrangements by Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (Winter Park Chapel).
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