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Obituary for Karey Lynn Collins
Karey (Anderson) Collins
Karey Lynn Collins, age 50, of Oxford Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 after a 5-year battle with cervical cancer. Karey was born in Jackson Michigan on August 22nd, 1969, to Willard and Pauline Anderson. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Grand Valley State University in 1991. On September 7th, 1996 she married Tim Collins, also originally from Jackson. They have two daughters, that she was extremely proud of, Cameron and Taylor. Karey was a professional jewelry designer, artist, amazing friend, and loving mother. Karey was extremely outgoing and an active member of the community, where she ran her art studio, Merge. She was an accomplished cyclist, with many wins and podium finishes in mountain bike and road racing since the mid 90’s. She was also a lifelong runner, completed several marathons, and held the high-jump record at GVSU for many years. Karey was proceeded in death by her father Willard and mother, Pauline. She is survived by her husband Tim, two children, Cameron and Taylor; sisters Deana (Ron) Thompson, Susan (Melvin) Embody, Christi (Mike) O’Reilly; brothers Jim (Joyce) Anderson, Bill (Debbie) Anderson; and many nieces and nephews. A “Celebration of Life” ceremony will be held at our home, 5895 Allison Ct, Oxford, MI 48371, on July 31, 2020, from 1-3PM.
