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Mary Ellen Collins

July 12, 1935 — February 21, 2018

Mary Ellen (Smith) Collins, 82, of Kansas City, MO died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 after a long fight with Alzheimers. The only daughter of Philip and Mary Margaret Smith, she is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Philip Jr. Mary Ellen attended Bishop Hogan, 52 where she met her husband of 61+ years, John J Collins, Jr. She received a BS in Nursing from St. Teresas College, 56. John and Mary Ellen started their family, named in alphabetical order, in Cedar Rapids, IA with their first two children Angela, Bernard (deceased), then moved back to Kansas City and had Chuck (Lisa), David J, Ellen, Felicia (Al) and Gina. Mary Ellen worked as a RN for Child Care Limited and retired from Pediatric Associates. She was one of the few nurses that gave "no pain" shots. Her interests included, sewing and bridge club with friends and classmates, tennis, volunteering and being a caring and dedicated mother. Survivors also include, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Kay, nieces & nephews and many cousins. In lieu of flowers please donate, in Mary Ellen's name, to Garden Terrace, 7541 Switzer, OP, KS 66214. On Saturday, March 3, 2018 a Rosary and Visitation will be begin at 9:00AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM held at Christ the King Parish, 8510 Wornall, KCMO. Private Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Rosary Christ the King Church

Saturday, March 03, 2018

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

8510 Wornall RdKansas City, Missouri 64114
Directions Visitation Christ the King Church

Saturday, March 03, 2018

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

8510 Wornall RdKansas City, Missouri 64114
Directions Mass of Christian Burial Christ the King Church

Saturday, March 03, 2018

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

8510 Wornall RdKansas City, Missouri 64114

There will be a luncheon immediately following Mass.
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