Cora L. Collins

Cora Lea (Rice) Collins, 82, of Lathrop, MO, passed away November 6, 2022, at her home with family at her side.

Cora, also known as "Corky", was born December 23, 1939, in Wichita, KS, the eldest of eight children of Doran Lee Rice and Erma Martha (Freund) Rice. Her parents preceded her in death.

Cora was united in marriage to Larry Garland Collins on June 11, 1960, and they are blessed with three children, Larry Jr., Lori and Curtis.

Cora worked for Variform in Kearney before she retired. She was a lifelong Catholic and member of Church of the Annunciation in Kearney.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Larry; children, Larry Collins, Jr. (Judy), Lori Collins and Curtis Collins (Nicole); grandchildren, Christopher, Shawn, Michelle, Cassandra, Jonathan, Cody, Ashley and Curtis Lloyd; ten great grandchildren and her first great-great grandchild is on the way. Cora also leaves her siblings, Bob Rice, Donald Rice, Doris Rice, Karen Rubenich (Jerry), Kathy Keiter (Steve), Harold Rice (Melanie), and Marvin Rice (Huong); as well as many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am, on Thursday, November 10, at Church of the Annunciation in Kearney, MO. Burial will be at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO. Memorials in Cora's name are suggested to Children's Mercy Hospital.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am, on Thursday, November 10, at Church of the Annunciation in Kearney, MO. Burial will be at Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO. Memorials in Cora’s name are suggested to Children’s Mercy Hospital.