Eliza F. Collins (91) of Cedar Key passed away Sunday December 6, 2009 at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. She was born in the rural farm country of Lafayette County just outside Mayo, Florida on November 10, 1918. She has lived in Cedar Key since her marriage in 1937. She is preceded by the death of her husband of 67 years, John "J.C." Collins who passed away in June 2004, her daughter Rosa Lee "Rosie" Campbell (Dec. 2002) and granddaughter Melissa Marie Collins (April 2006).
She was a homemaker who enjoyed church, reading, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cedar Key. She was beloved by all who knew her. Throughout her life, she defined the word selflessness.
Eliza is survived by her sons Robert (Carol) Collins of Chiefland, Lloyd (Patti) Collins, Kenny (Teresa) Collins and William (Judy) Collins all of Cedar Key; daughters Oretha (Rollin) Mills of Chiefland and Elsie Wilson of Cedar Key; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Viewing will be Wednesday, December 9, 2009 from 5-8pm at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home of Chiefland.
Services will be Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Heirs-Baxley at 11am followed by a graveside service at the Cedar Key Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com. | 
