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Betty Irene Bent Collins

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Betty Irene Bent Collins, 92, of Eighty Four, went to rest in eternal life Sunday, January 17, 2021. Born in Billings, Mont., Betty, was a daughter of the late Evelyn and Robert Bent of Blythe, Calif.

Her family moved to Santa Barbara, Calif., where she attended high school. She graduated from Riverside College, where she met her husband of 44 years, Charles John Collins, of Philadelphia. Together they moved east and raised three daughters.

Betty was a secretary at Continental Topper Distributors in Eighty Four. She was a proud member and deacon at Thomas Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed dressing up and looking her best for church services and Bible studies. She took interest in helping fellow church members with home Communion, bereavement luncheons, Day of Sharing and Family Promise meals.

Betty was also an artist, a seamstress, and enjoyed playing the piano, planting her beautiful flowers, watching ice skating on tv, counting turkeys in her field and of course dancing. She would say, “If the music is right, I just get up and dance.”

Betty was a wonderful loving wife, mother grandmother and friend. She treasured her many precious cats and dogs she loved over the years.

Betty will be remembered for her faith in God, beautiful smile, fun loving spirit, and gentle, compassionate heart.

Betty is survived by her loving daughters, Marie Collins of Upper St. Clair and Ceia Collins of Florida; her adoring grandchildren, Emma Marie and Nathan Charles Frazier; and her dear cousin, Leanne Manfredi of Fredericktown.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles; and her daughter, Elizabeth Collins.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Washington Area Humane Society.

A memorial and a celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 30, in Thomas Presbyterian Church, 1068 Linden Road, Eighty Four, PA 15301.

Arrangements by Ball Funeral Chapel Inc.

www.ballfc.com

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