Kathleen “Kathy” Mary Collins, 60, passed away October 19, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Lincoln surrounded by her loving husband and family.
Kathy was born July 3, 1963 at Wiesbaden U.S. Army base in Frankfurt, Germany. Kathy was the second born to Michael and Eileen (McGroarty) Mooney. The family grew and after the birth of two more siblings the family left Army life and made North Platte, NE their home. Kathy attended St. Patrick’s Catholic schools and after took up waitressing at many local restaurants. She was a wonderful server who always had a smile and earned herself the name, “Chatty Kathy”, which she was until the end.
Kathy met and married the love of her life, Terry Collins Sr. on October 18, 1982 in Denver, CO. They were married for 41 years and one day. From that union they had two children. Besides being a wonderful wife, mom, friend, and waitress, she was an avid reader, loved cats, and her grandchildren.
Those left to treasure her memories are her loving husband, Terry Collins Sr of North Platte; daughter, Tia Collins of Lincoln; son, Terry (Bonnie) Collins of Hershey; brothers, Pat Mooney of Florence, AL and Mike (Terrie) Mooney of North Platte; step-mother, Linda Mooney of Yankton, SD; grandchildren, Anthony Carrillo of North Platte, Vadania, Kane, Amelia, and Mac Collins all of Hershey; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Also surviving are father-in-law, Lewis Collins of North Platte, and many loving sister and brother in-laws, cousins, and great friends.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her mother, Eileen (McGroarty) Mooney at the tender age of 15; her father, Michael Mooney; sister, Maureen Mooney; sister-in-law, Carol Mooney; and brother-in-law, Danny Collins.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery, near Maxwell with Father Vidya Sagar Arikotla officiating. Visitation will be from 12-1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 30th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.