Elna P. Collins

Elna P. Collins, age 92, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022.  She was born September 4, 1929 in Crewsville, FL to John Collier and Freda Mae (Carlton) Still.  Elna grew up in Hardee County, married Jack Collins, Sr., moved away for a time and returned to Avon Park in 1973, coming from Deerfield Beach, FL.  She was a Homemaker and also a member of First Baptist Church of Avon Park.

She is survived by her Daughter – Marcia Wills (George) of Avon Park, FL; Son – Jack Collins, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; Half-Sister – Anita Louise Melendy of Panama City, FL.  She is preceded in death by her Husband – Jack Collins, Sr.; and Brother – John Henderson Still.

Private graveside services will be held in Bougainvillea Cemetery.  A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Avon Park.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com