Audrey T. Collins passed away at home on Saturday, December 9 ^th , 2023, at the age of 94.

Audrey was born in Racine, WI, on June 29, 1929 to the late Milton and Theresa (nee: Boetcher) Thomas. While small in stature, she was mighty in spirit. After losing her mother at the age of 14, Audrey had to leave school in order to care for her siblings, Sherman, Melvin, Joyce and Pearl. Many years later she proudly returned to her studies and earned her GED in 1971.

Audrey is survived by her daughter, Lynn M. Landish (granddaughters Jody and Beth); stepdaughter Laurie (John Harney) Collins (granddaughter Ana and her children, and grandson Colin); stepson Bruce (Mary) Collins (granddaughters Shauna and Alyssa and their families); and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her late husband James (Jim) A. Collins, stepdaughter Susan Funk, and brothers Sherman and Melvin Thomas.

Audrey was a powerhouse who fiercely loved her family, including her dogs and grand-dogs. She was a generous and forgiving woman, whose faith was incredibly important to her. You could often find Audrey reading her lessons, walking on her treadmill or working a puzzle. She loved following WI sports, but especially watching and supporting her granddaughter Jody playing basketball throughout childhood, college and even those teams she later coached.

She and Jim loved the cottage he built in Baileys Harbor, Door County. The family and many friends enjoyed spending time there with them.

Audrey's wishes were to be cremated and simply have her family and friends celebrate her life and her love for them.