PHONE: (972) 562-2601 Katherine Ann Collins February 6, 1986 - February 16, 2014 Katherine Ann Collins, incredibly loving daughter, sister, niece, and friend passed away at the age of 28 on Sunday, February 16, 2014, in Frisco, Texas. She was born February 6, 1986, in Amarillo, Texas to Kevin and Paula (Doolittle) Collins. With her family, she lived in Borger, Texas; Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Union, Kentucky; Clear Lake City, Texas; and Plano, Texas, where she resided. Katherine graduated from Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, Texas, in 2004. She participated in a variety of activities including, softball, diving, and art. Katherine continued her studies at the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Price College of Business, with emphasis on supply chain management. Following graduation, she joined C.H. Robinson Worldwide, located in Plano, Texas, where she spent her entire career specializing in transportation logistics. Katherine attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Plano, Texas. She is survived by her loving parents, Kevin and Paula Collins of Spring, Texas; brothers, William Collins of Houston, Texas, and Casey Collins of College Station, Texas. She will be remembered dearly by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and coworkers for her never-ending smile and unlimited energy to help others. She will also be remembered for her extraordinary relationship with her chihuahua, Stooey. Katherine was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Torrance and Agnes Doolittle and paternal grandparents, Bernie and Jean Collins. The family will receive Dallas-area friends during a visitation on Tuesday, February 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Turrentine- Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. A traditional Catholic wake will be held at Skradski Funeral Home, 304 N. 6 th St., Kansas City, Kansas 66101, on Thursday, February 20, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 708 N. 4 th St., Kansas City, Kansas 66101, on Friday, February 21, at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City,
Kansas. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be sent to CureSearch for Children s Cancer, a beneficiary of Katherine s volunteer work through C.H. Robinson, at www.curesearchwalk.org/dfw/katcollins. Memorials Paula & Kevin-I'm so sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to meet Katherine at Teah and Bret's wedding. Please know that you and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. Much love - LAURA C CROFT (TEAH'S MOM), FEBRUARY 22, 2014 Kevin, Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to you and your family for this unimaginable and great loss. At times like this we can only trust in God and reach out to him and others he gives us in our lives for comfort. We will keep all of you in our prayers. TERRY AND DANA ROBY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014 Paula and Kevin, we were surprised and saddened to hear of the sudden and unexpected passing of Katherine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. MIKE AND BETH MOERER, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 We were so sad to hear of your great loss.she was such a true friend and confidant to our daughter and such a blessing to get to know. We will always think of her as one of our girls. Such a short time with her but what an everlasting impression.may you rest peacefully in Heaven, Miss Katherine, and know we will always love you and never forget you...momma G MIKE AND KATHY GROVES, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 So sorry for the loss of such a beautiful life in your family. My heart reaches out to you and your family with loving arms to help heal the loss you are feeling. God Bless CINDY MOUTON, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 Kat with be missed this year at the MJ Golf event! I have had the honor of volunteering with her for years. I knew I could always count on her to gather up
some volunteers and come on out and support this event. The smile, the spunk, the "what else needs to be done" were all amazing qualities we will miss! I pray peace to her family! JODI TODAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 To all of Katherine's family, We had a chance to meet Katherine at her cousin's wedding (our nephew) last may. She was filled with joy, kindness and happiness. We are sincerely sorry to hear about this news and wishes you all the deepest and heartfelt condolences. We will be thinking about you during this difficult time. CLAIRE & BOB DITCHBURN, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Paula & family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May memories comfort you & may your strong spirit get you through this. You are in my thoughts & prayers and please know that you will always have friends in Plano that love you & will always be here for you. Blessings Always, MICHELE GREEN, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 So sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. My familie's prayers will be for your family in this time of loss BARRY J BURAS, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Kevin, it's heartbreaking for all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "Help me, Holy Spirit". J. TICE, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Kevin, Paula, my heart is heavy for both of you and the rest of your family for the passing of your daughter. Please take comfort in the fact that you are both being held up in continual prayer during this difficult time and beyond. To The One who is able to bring you comfort and sustain you here and forevermore, I have interceded on your behalf. Thoughtfully yours, LAWYER & ALTHIA CURTIS JOLLEY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Kevin, I(and I am sure I speak for many at Pasadena) are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Hoping you and your family find comfort and peace through this difficult time. GREG FLEMING, FEBRUARY 19, 2014
i didnt know Katherine personally but I worekd with her via emaila and phone for about 4 years. she will be truly missed at OHL Dallas. MARI SANCHEZ, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Kevin, I am so very sorry to hear the loss of your daughter. May God bring you and your family comfort and peace. JENNIFER FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 Kevin - Our warm and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. STEVE AND JANE KOONTZ, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 I was shocked and saddened to hear of Katherine's passing. I competed with her in a strongman competition and a powerlifting competition in the past several years. She was a very sweet...and strong...girl. So very sorry to see her go--she had a beautiful spirit and was a very kind young lady. Peace and blessings to your family at this very difficult time. JENNIFER KROKEN, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 Katherine, sweet and funny. I will always remember fondly of all the fun times we had together in high school. I had way too much fun driving you home most days. I know you are having a blast up there. My deepest sympathy to her family. FFION THOMAS, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 I am deeply saddened by the news of your daughter's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. LELAND ZLOMKE, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 Kevin, my heartfelt condolenses to you and your family. My God stay near to you and your family during this trying time. May God bless you and may the prepetual light shine upon Katherine.You're in my prayers my friend. JOHNNY COLLAZO, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 May God and Katherine give you joy in your memories of her and strength for your sorrow. You have our deepest sympathy and prayers. JERRY WEST/ SYLVIA BATES/DEBORAH BROWN, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 Rita, Becky and Family. Linda and I extend our heartfelt love and condolences
at this time of your loss. We will continue to hold you and your family in prayer and pray the comfort of the Holy Spirit to rest on each of you and that the peace of God would keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 41:10 Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. JOHN AND LINDA ARVIN, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 Paula - My thoughts and prayers to you and your family in the loss of Katherine. I know she will be missed by many, but never forgotten. May God Bless You and give you strength as you go through the coming days. DANA WIGGINS, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 The bells were ringing loudly on Sunday morning as God gained another Angel. Our precious little Katherine, the bouncing baby girl across the street, forever smiling and waving hellos. Such precious memories of a very special young lady with so much love to give and life to live. We shall treasure the memories of her beautiful smile, personality and life long friendship. Spread your wings sweetheart. You will be missed but never ever forgotten. We loved you dearly. Rest in peace Katherine Ann. DOUG & KATHY HAMILTON, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 Our sincere and very heartfelt sympathy to the family for their loss. MIKE/BEVERLY MCDANIEL, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 I only met Katherine once but she left a lasting impression. For Billy's law school graduation the Collins' came up and shared our commencement and no one was prouder than Katherine of her baby brother. She had always been there for Billy and I don't think she stopped smiling the entire weekend. I am happy that I was able to share a few brief but happy moments with her and the Collins. I will always remember her as the smiling young woman I met that weekend. JOHN M IWANSKI, FEBRUARY 18, 2014
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