Betty Lee Collins, 91

Graveside funeral services for Betty Lee (Lewis) Collins, 91, of Mountain View, Missouri, were held July 30, 2025, at Forest Dell Cemetery, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. 

Betty died in her home surrounded by loved ones on July 25, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1934, in Three Brothers, Arkansas, to Virgil Lewis and Opal (Spoon) Anderson and grew up between Three Brothers and Gainesville. 

Betty married Marvin Collins on Dec. 27, 1952, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and they had four children.  

Betty spent her life as a housewife, working alongside Marvin in the timber industry— cutting logs, firewood, cordwood and busting stave bolts, all the while making sure her lipstick was on straight. She worked hard. 

She had several hobbies including crocheting, gardening, flowers, going to yard sales and spending time with family.  Her favorite pastime throughout her entire life was kids; to say she spoiled them would be an understatement. She always said that her grandkids kept her young. She loved her bling, chicken nuggets, coconut and Dr. Pepper.

Betty loved her family and friends, always putting other people first. She opened her arms and her home to everyone.  Her house may have been small, but it was always full of love and people, and there was always room for one more. If you knew her, you loved her. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.

Her loved ones say she was the best mom, ma, granny, aunt— whatever role she played in a person’s life, they will never find a better one than her. She always welcomed everyone with open arms and was always there for you, no matter what. She loved unconditionally.

She is survived by all four children: Marvin Duane “Wayne”, Joe Linn (wife Sandy), Jimmy Dale “Flash,” and Barbara Fisher (husband Donald); eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Liz Barnett.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Collins; her parents, Virgil Lewis and Opal Anderson; three sisters: Ruby Rishel, Lena Anderson, and Thelma Collins; one brother, Lee Estel Lewis; one son-in-law, Butch Smith; and one special cousin, Gene Campbell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.