Karen Collins's obituary , Passed away on November 1, 2025 in Van Buren, Arkansas

Karen Collins

August 26, 1960 - November 1, 2025 (65 years old)

Van Buren, Arkansas

Karen Collins's obituary , Passed away on November 1, 2025 in Van Buren, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes

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Karen Collins

August 26, 1960 - November 1, 2025 (65 years old)

Van Buren, Arkansas

Karen Collins Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Collins of Van Buren, Arkansas, who passed away on November 1, 2025 at the age of 65. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Collins to pay them a last tribute.

As Karen departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Karen may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Karen leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Gallis and Donna Gallis (Miller); and her sister Donna Mitzi Gallis. She is survived by: her husband David; her children, Julie McDonald of Van Buren and Christopher Collins of Haysville, Kansas; and her siblings, Mary Gallis of San Antonia, Suzan Newberry of Abilene, Texas and Michael Gallis of San Saba, Texas. She is also survived by five grandchildren.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Mount Zion Bible Church (4131 Zion Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes



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Nov 08

Funeral service

Mount Zion Bible Church
4131 Zion Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956

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