Nancy A Collins' Obituary
Nancy A. Collins, 71 of Casey, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. She was born October 31, 1935 in Greenup, IL the daughter of Ivan L. Reynolds and Vernice M. Hutson Reynolds. On December 31, 1955 she married Daniel H. "Danny" Collins, he passed away on November 23, 1996. Survivors include daughter, Betsy Burkybile and husband Earl of Monticello, IL; son, David Collins and wife Leanne of Lakeville, MN; daughter, Julie Kelsheimer and husband Jerry of Westlake, OH; brother, Gary Reynolds and wife Susan of Greenup, IL; sister, Sandy Cook and husband Richard of Jewett, IL; and seven grandchildren, Daniel and Andrew Burkybile, Matthew and Andrew Collins, Justin, Jack and Grace Kelsheimer. Nancy was a retired registered nurse after working during the 1950's at the St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham, IL and the Johnson Clinic in Casey, IL. During the 1960's she helped with the school immunization program and worked part time at the Charleston Memorial Hospital, Charleston, IL and Casey Nursing Home, Casey, IL. She then worked as a consulatant for the Rude Nursing Home and Birchwood Nursing Home before becoming the Dirctor of Nursing for Birchwood Nursing Home, Casey, IL in 1975. She retired from nursing in 1996. After her retirement Nancy worked part time for Millikan's Pharmacy, Casey, IL. Nancy was a Brownie leader, Cub Scout leader and a 4-H leader. She was a member of the Women's Civic League and volunteered in many Church Ministries. She enjoyed visiting all of her grandchildren, especially attending their extracurricular and school activities. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at the First Baptist Church, Casey, IL with Rev. Tom Marsh officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2006 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL. Burial will be in the Washington Street Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 101 E. Alabama St., Casey, IL 62420. SERVICES Visitation Friday, December 01, 2006 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Saturday, December 02, 2006 10:00 AM First Baptist Church, Casey, IL ,
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