Graveside services for Betty Lee Collins (Lewis), Age 91 of Mountain View, MO will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Forest Dell Cemetery, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. If you would like to drive in procession to the cemetery, please meet at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
Betty Lee (Lewis) Collins was born on July 3, 1934, in Three Brothers, Arkansas, to Virgil Lewis and Opal (Spoon) Anderson. She passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on July 25, 2025, at the age of 91 years.
Betty married Marvin Collins on December 27, 1952, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and to this union four children were born. She is survived by all four children, Marvin Duane “Wayne”, Joe Linn (wife Sandy), Jimmy Dale “Flash”, and Barbara Fisher (husband Donald); eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Liz Barnett.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Collins; her parents, Virgil Lewis and Opal Anderson; three sisters, Ruby Rishel, Lena Anderson, and Thelma Collins; one brother, Lee Estel Lewis; one son-in-law, Butch Smith; one daughter-in-law, Carla Reese; and one special cousin, Gene Campbell.
Betty spent her life as a housewife, and working alongside Marvin in the timber industry, cutting logs, firewood, cordwood, and busting stave bolts, all the while making sure her lipstick was on straight. She worked hard.
She had several hobbies, including crocheting, gardening, flowers, going to yard sales, and spending time with family. Her favorite pastime for her entire life was kids; to say she spoiled them would be an understatement. She always said that her grandkids kept her young. She loved her bling, chicken nuggets, coconut, and Dr. Pepper.
Betty loved her family and friends, always putting other people first. She opened her arms and her home to everyone. Her house may have been small, but it was always full of love and people, and there was always room for one more. If you knew her, you loved her. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.
The best mom, ma, granny, aunt, whatever role she played in your life, you will never find a better one than her. She always welcomed everyone with open arms, always there for you, no matter what. She loved unconditionally.
Not to hear your laugh, not to see that smile or the sparkle in your eyes will be hard, but it’s never goodbye, just see ya later.
She was one tough cookie. The strength of a boxer, with a heart of gold. This round is over. Always our hot rod granny!
