Patricia A Collins

Patricia A. Collins, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in the loving presence of her daughters and grandson on September 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 15, 1948, in Pleasantville, NJ, to William and Patricia Collins. Patricia, affectionately known to many as "Pat," was a woman of great strength and warmth. She was preceded in death by her cherished parents, her brother William Collins Jr., and her grandson, David. Her legacy of love and resilience continues through her surviving children, Carrie and Lori, her grandchildren Kevin, Sean, Steven, Ryan, and Georgie, and her great-grandchildren Dylan, Logan, Abigail, Karlie Rose, Alias, Frankie, and Kaylee. Patricia attended Holy Spirit High School and later earned her GED. Her determination and drive led her to pursue further education as an adult, where she proudly graduated from a computer school. Her career in retail began at Bradlees, where she worked for over a decade until its closure. She then joined Target, where her leadership skills shone as a Team Leader for 18 years, until her retirement. Outside of her professional life, Patricia found joy in the simple pleasures. She was an avid fan of movies and television shows, finding them a perfect way to unwind after a long day. However, her greatest passion was spending time with her family, creating memories that will be cherished for generations to come. A service to honor and celebrate Patricia's life will be held on September 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, located at 1024 E Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08360. Friends and family are invited to come together to pay their respects and share in the memories of a life well-lived. Patricia A. Collins will be remembered for her unwavering love, her resilience, and her ability to bring joy and light into the lives of those around her. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew her, and she will be dearly missed.