Mary Louise Collins

76 year old Mary Louise Collins of Smithville died Monday at her residence. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. A memorial service will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Saint Gregory’s Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Theresa Powell; a brother, Carl Alton Powell; and a niece, Caroline Powell. Survivors include her husband, Joe M. Collins of Smithville. A daughter, Donna Ashburn of Smithville. A son, Kenny Hicks of Smithville. Two grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive along with two sisters, Peggy and her husband Van Revis of Clarksville and Linda and her husband Howard Hams of Clarksville. One brother, John Powell of Clarksville. Nine nieces and nephews also survive. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Saint Gregory’s Catholic Church.