Debbie Collins

Funeral services for Debbie Collins, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Debbie passed away Aug. 21, 2023, at the age of 65.

Debbie Diane (Williams) Collins was born on Jan. 17, 1958 in Norman, Okla. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Williams; mother, Rosa Lee (Bertram) Wilson and beloved stepmother, Linda Williams.

Debbie earned her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas at Tyler, after which she began a career as an educator of more than three decades. She spent most of her career at Fort Towson Public Schools, where she loved her students and colleagues –– she touched hundreds of lives in her time at the school. She was always excited to see her students achieve their goals.

On Jan. 12, 1991, Debbie married the love of her life, G.W. She was so proud to become a mother in 1993 when Christopher was born. Family adventures over the years included trips to Colorado and spending every summer at Beaver’s Bend. Her greatest joy in life was simply being with the people she loved. She gave her family the most wonderful gift: unconditional love, until her very last days. She was also a devoted friend and a lover of animals (especially Tawnee, her beloved Schnauzer). Debbie will be missed, and her memory will be cherished always. Debbie is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, G.W Collins of Hugo; son, Christopher Collins and spouse of Oklahoma City; sister, Janet Scaff and spouse of Fort Towson, Okla.; an aunt, a dear friend, along with a host of former students, friends and loved ones.

Services were under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.