Shirley Collins Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Collins in Vicksburg, Mississippi, who passed away on March 25, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Collins to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred Lee Richardson and Sarah Lillis Richardson; her husband Bill; her siblings, Willie Richardson, Edward Richardson and Ann Richardson Williamson; and her grandson Jacob Ryan Collins (Bill Collins).

She is survived by: her sons, Jeff Collins (Nicole), Bryan Collins (Allyson), Chris Collins (Heather) and Marty Collins (Michelle); her grandchildren, Jessica Fairchilds (Lance), Andrew Collins (Katie), Zac Collins, Abigail O'Pry (Brannon), Megan Hill (Raleigh), Ryan Collins (Shelbi), Bradley Collins (Victoria), Kaitlin Jenkins (Dustin), Emily Davis (Jacob), Ryan Boyd (Kaylan) and Lindsey Brakefield; her great grandchildren, Marlee Brakefield, William Brakefield, Helen Fairchilds, Laura Fairchailds, Ann Collins O'Pry, Saylor Davis, Ezra Jenkins, Jonah Jenkins and Jake Boyd; her brother Harold Richardson (Glenda); and her siblings-in-law, Creasy Richardson, June Richardson and Johnny Williamson.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Magnolia Speech School.