Geraldine "Geri" Collins

Geraldine (Geri) Collins, age 83, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord on February 16, 2017 passing away peacefully. She was born in Mount Zion, Kentucky. Her gift of laughter and quick wit will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl Collins; son Darrell Collins; parents Ollie and Della Vaught; sisters, Dolores V. DeFord and husband Curtis; Gladys Plowman and husband Mitchell of Kentucky; brother Donald Vaught and wife Lola Mae of Ohio; In-laws Wallace Collins and wife Edith; brothers-in-laws Bobby Collins, Samuel Collins, and Kirby Rand; and nine half brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter, Carla Collins Moore, grandchildren, Eric Collins and wife Michelle, Steven Moore and wife Stephanie, Bradley Moore and wife Elaina. Great-grandchildren: Hunter, Trent, Dawson, Jaden and Cade. Sister-in-law Faye Rand; brother-in-law David Collins and wife Jackie; sister-in law Janie Collins and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Provision Cares Foundation, 6450 Provision Cares Way, Knoxville 37909 or provisioncares.org. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery by 10:45 am Saturday for graveside service at 11 am with the Rev. Larry Woods officiating. Arrangement by Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel, 2829 Rennoc Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. 865-688-2331 www.mynattfh.com