Paula Sue Collins

Mrs. Paula Yeary Collins, age 54 of Harriman, passed away Friday April 21, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She was a member of Boswell Chapel Baptist Church. Paula graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Middle Tennessee State University and was employed with the Department of Human Services for the past 27 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was a confidant and problem solver for many of her family and friends, her kind and compassionate advice will be missed by so many who loved her. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Andy and Ethel Yeary, and Bill and Pauline Pogue. She is survived by her husband of 30 years: Richard Collins. Her children: Kassandra Collins and Derrick Collins all of Harriman. Her grandson: Bodhi. Her parents: Paul and Leslie Yeary of Oakdale. Two sisters: Teresa Gilbert and Tiffeney Yeary. One brother: Donnie Yeary all of Oakdale. And a host of nieces, nephews and other family, friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends Sunday April 23, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services will follow at 8:00 PM with Rev. Kerry Ruppe officiating. Graveside services will be Monday morning at 11:00 AM in Piney Grove Cemetery in Harriman. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Roane County Relay for Life.