Paulette (Grace) Collins Obituary (1946 - 2023)

Paulette G. Collins, 76, of Fayetteville, formerly of Russellville, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born on August 4, 1946, in Russellville, to the late Glen and Eula Walker Grace. Paulette graduated from Arkansas Tech University and later married Vernon H. Collins Jr. on December 20, 1971, in Poteau, OK. She worked as an Office Manager with Shoptaw-Laban Accountants and was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi. She was also a member of the First United Presbyterian Church and previously served as a Deacon and Elder at Central Presbyterian in Russellville. Paulette enjoyed reading. Paulette is survived by her husband, Vernon H. Collins Jr. of Fayetteville, AR; two sons, Vernon H. Collins III (Christy) of Greenwood and Jeffrey S. Collins (Misty) of Springdale; four grandchildren, Brittany Dover (Michael) of Farmington, Jackson W. Collins of Greenwood, Blaine W. Collins (Minnie) of Combs, Ethan Stewart, and great-grandson Kayson Lee Collins. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Bradley (Robert) of Ashdown; her brother, Michael Grace (Kayleen) of Russellville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Paulette was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Hannah Collins. A Private Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Michael Dover will officiate, and burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville, AR, by Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, 400 West Main Street, Russellville, AR, 72801; First United Presbyterian Church, 695 E. Calvin Street, Fayetteville, AR 72703; Butterfield Trail Village, C/O Healthcare, 1923 E. Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703. An internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.