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Kathryn A. Collins

Kathryn A. Collins
Kathryn Adele Kohlmaier Collins passed away on April 21 at her home in Kings Point. “Katy” was born in Pontiac, Mich., on Dec. 23, 1940. She is survived by her children, Jonathan Randolph, Bryan Matthew and Kristan Adele, as well as stepchildren, Cathy Lee and Robert Jeffrey. She had loving childhood memories of summers spent with her mother’s parents and siblings on the coast of Lake Huron.
Katy was a military wife for 47 years and worked for the U.S. Embassy in both Morocco and Somalia. She was a longtime volunteer for Hospice and began the Pet Therapy Program in this area. Katy and her adopted stray dog, “Keeper,” were regular visitors at care homes and residences all around the south county area.
We will always miss her sunny spirit, her ever-caring way and her warm, genuine smile.
A memorial service will be held at St. John Devine Church, 1015 E Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center, Fla., June 18 at 2 p.m.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to aspca.org/, Lifepath Hospice or Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort at 1528 27th St. SE, Ruskin, FL 33570.