Suzanne Veronica Collins
Peacefully passed away on March 19th, 2024, with family by her side. She was born on March 15, 1948, to the late Lois C. (Heckmann) and Kenrick Jones, Sr. She was the second child of eight siblings, including Douglas (Carolyn), Kenrick Jr. (Ann), Deborah Day (Laurence), Diane Osberghaus (late William Sr.), Robert (Anne), Terrence (June) and Lois Ann Jones. Suzanne graduated high school from City House. After attending Marymount University in Washington D.C. for 2 years, she graduated from St. Louis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She then proceeded to teach at various institutions, including Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill. In 1971, she met Dennis Collins at a wedding. Both immediately fell in love, married in 1972, and celebrated 51 years of marriage on August 5, 2023.
Her greatest pride and joy in life included the arrival of their sons, Brendon in 1981, and Corey in 1984. Suzanne supported the boys in all their activities and she engaged in philanthropy for many organizations across St. Louis. She particularly enjoyed co-chairing the St. Louis Charitable Foundation debutante ball with her father in 2004. Suzanne was also a beloved and devoted friend to many.
Suzanne’s strength and indomitable spirit will live on forever in those she leaves behind, including her husband, Dennis, sons Brendon & Corey, daughters-in-law Mandy and Beth, her four grandchildren Chloe, Brendon Jr, Claire, and Kate, as well as many devoted family and friends. Suzanne’s motto and the way she lived her life was “Never stop caring. Never stop giving”. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Services: A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 25th at the Church of the Annunziata, 9305 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63124 at 10 am. The Mass will be live streamed on the church website as well. Interment will be Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Chaminade College Preparatory School for the Lois C. and Kenrick A. Jones, Sr. Scholarship, 425 South Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.
https://chaminade-stl.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4159264&type=d&pREC_ID=2498044
Questions may be directed to Julie Lohr, Director of Development, jlohr@chaminade-stl.org.
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Judy Brierton Hudson says
March 22, 2024 at 7:12 pmI met Suzanne 60 years ago when we started Candy Striping together at St. John’s Mercy. We have been best friends ever since- she is my daughter’s Godmother and I am Brendon’s Godmother. She is the best and kindest person I have ever known. She gave me a special gift engraved with friends until the end, but it never really ends in your heart. My deepest sympathy to Dennis and her family. Love and prayers, Judy Brierton Hudson
Marilyn says
March 22, 2024 at 2:41 amWhat a pleasure and privledge it was to walk through 35 years of friendship with Suzanne. I will miss my buddy❤️
Dan Doetzel says
March 22, 2024 at 1:09 amDennis – I am sorry for your loss. Although it’s been many years, I have fond memories of Suzanne and remember her being a fantastic wife and mother. My prayers are with you and the boys.
Frank Sanfilippo says
March 21, 2024 at 9:23 pmDennis, I am so sorry for your loss. May your wife’s soul rest in peace, and may God strengthen you and your family during this very difficult time.