With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Velma Jewel Collins of Joplin, Missouri, born in Seneca, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Velma Jewel left this world on April 23, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Velma Jewel Collins to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Tobe F. Davis and Alice Davis (Coleman); her former life partner William C. Sparlin; her spouse Glenn Collins; her children, Marilyn Tandy (Bill), Pat Brown (Gary), Janice Compton, Burley Sparlin (Patti), Denver Sparlin (Cheryl) and Billy Sparlin; her siblings, Don, Walter, Ervin, Elmer, Perry, Bobby Davis, Jessie DiMatteo, June Simmons and Opal Wyrick; and her grandchildren, Bobby and Brittanie Sparlin.

She is survived by : her sister-in-law Betty Davis. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Knell Mortuary (308 W Chestnut St, Carthage, MO 64836). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

The family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital in care of the Knell Mortuary.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Knell Mortuary