Passed away unexpectedly on September 27th 2007. She was born in Grafton, West Virginia, April 25, 1951 and moved to Santa Clara County when she was 6 years old. She was raised by her mother, the late Dorothy Lee Brown. Patricia is survived by her daughter Linda Christine Williams, and three grandchildren, Megan, Cortnie and Hunter.
Patricia moved to Gilroy in 1989 with her husband Alan Collins. Together they started and ran Certified Transmission. During that time, she acquired her college degree in accounting. She was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and belonged to the International Exchange Club. In 2006 she became sole proprietor of Certified Transmission and Auto Care. She is greatly loved and will be deeply missed by family, friends and community.
Friends are invited to celebrate Patricia’s life with the viewing at Habing Family Funeral Home, in Gilroy CA, between 2:00PM and 5:00PM, a service immediately to follow in the Habing Chapel. In lieu of flowers please send donation to Rebekah Children’s Services, “In Memory of Patricia Collins”, at 290 IOOF Avenue, Gilroy CA 95002.
