Frances M. Collins, age 90, of Clinton, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with a rosary at 7:30 P.M. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church or American Legion Auxiliary and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Frances was born May 22, 1922 in Carrollton, Missouri the daughter of Charles and Tempy (Scott) Howard. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary of Clinton, Henry County Democrats, and the Davis Township Road Board.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John George Collins who passed away November 29, 1989, and seven brothers, Charles Howard Jr., Paul Howard, Robert Howard, Donald Howard, Chester Howard, David Howard, and Daniel Howard.

Surviving her are three children; Mike Collins of Montrose, Missouri, John Collins of Kansas City, Missouri, Joann Luby of Wentzville, Missouri, two brothers; Kenneth Howard of Wheatland, Missouri and Larry Howard of Holt, Missouri, one sister; Marguerite Adair of Independence, Missouri, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 5 great great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.