Tina M. Collins, age 66, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2026 at Park Villa Nursing Home. She was born April 19th, 1960 in Concordia, KS to Edward and Donna (Ninemire) Linden.

Tina was a 1978 graduate of Concordia High School, Concordia, Kansas.

She married the love of her life, Arthur R. Collins, December 13th, 1979. From this union, they had 3 kids.

Tina was a homemaker most of her life. She worked several odd jobs during her life. She worked for The Blade Empire and The Salina Journal for over 20 years. Her last job was at Walmart where she found so much joy talking with the customers. Her greatest love was her grandkids.

Survivors include her son, Paul Collins (Dawn), Abilene, KS; her daughter, Kimberly Reed (Heather), Concordia, KS; her daughter, Catherine Forrester (Mike), Enterprise, KS; grandchildren Madison, Ryleigh, Lexis, Kaleigh, and Brandon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Collins, parents, Edward and Donna (Ninemire) Linden, brother, Tim Bisnette, and sister Donna Tate.

Tina’s wishes were to be cremated, with no formal gathering.