Barbara Ann Collins of Heavener, Oklahoma was born on June 22, 1942 in Zoe, Oklahoma to Fred and Velma (Ford) Smallwood and passed from this life on February 1, 2022 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 79.
She is survived by:
Three daughters:
Natalie Kelley and husband Kelvin of Waldron, Arkansas
Theresa Coley of Waldron, Arkansas
Rachel Davis of Heavener, Oklahoma
Four sons:
Charles Collins Jr. and wife Charolette of Waldron, Arkansas
Tony Collins of Heavener, Oklahoma
Bobby Collins and wife Samantha of Heavener, Oklahoma
Vince Collins and wife Maxine of Alamosa, Colorado
Two sisters:
Mary Taylor
Nellie Watts and husband C.J.
Four brothers:
Carroll Smallwood and wife Shirley
Clarence Smallwood and wife Mona
Jesse Smallwood and wife Pauline
Paul Smallwood
Eleven grandchildren:
Zachariah Kelley and wife Heather
Eli Kelley and wife Bobbie
Levi Kelley and wife Miranda
Jeremiah Kelley and wife Marie
Stephanie Ellis and husband Neal
Tabitha (Collins) Babish
Ivana Frank Ross
Dylan Coley
Ethan Coley
Bryce Collins
Alyssa Collins
Twelve great-grandchildren:
William Kelley, Robby Kelley, Elijah Kelley, Rylee Kelley, Lunamae Kelley, Alli Kelley
Erin Collins, Riley Ellis, Neal Ellis, Kate Bowen, Allison Collins, and Grayson Collins
Numerous other relatives and a host of many friends
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Collins; a grandson, Isaac Davis; one sister, Martha Smallwood; and three brothers, Edward Smallwood, J.R. Smallwood, and Jimmie Smallwood. Barbara was a life-long resident of the area and a retired production worker for Tyson Foods. She enjoyed watching hummingbirds, taking care of her house plants and roses, and cooking. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all whom knew and loved her.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2022 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hontubby Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Her grandsons
Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
To sign Barbaras online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Service
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Monday, February 7, 2022
10:00 AM
710 US HWY 270
Heavener, OK - Oklahoma 74937