ALICE PAULINE COLLINS

Alice Pauline Collins, 97, of Republic, formerly of Marionville passed away on April 11, 2024. She was born in Dora on Jan. 30, 1927, to Jack and Esta (Ballinger) Dobbs, the eldest of two children in the home.
She graduated from SMS with a master’s plus degree in education and taught for over 35 years in Dora, Richland and finally in Arnold where she retired.
She married Hollis Collins on Nov. 29,1946, and together they raised three children. She was a member of Marionville Assembly of God for many years.
She is survived by her son, Stanley (Janet) Collins; daughter, Anna Cobb; grandson, Doug Collins; four great-grandchildren; as well as other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hollis; son, Michael Collins; grandson, Greg Collins; her brother, Otto Hoover Dobbs; and son-in-law, James Cobb.
A graveside service was held on Monday, April 15, in Ball Cemetery in Dora with Pastors David Shipley and Jim Gerhold officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to Marionville Assembly of God, P.O. Box 193 Marionville, MO 65705 or to Ball Cemetery c/o Tony Collins 852 Country Road 193, Dora, MO 65637.