Jennifer D. Collins

Jennifer (Richards) Collins, lovingly known to many as Sissy, was born on January 5, 1963, in Middletown, Ohio, to the late Jim Richards and Gwen Craig. She passed peacefully at her home on February 5, 2026. Jennifer married the love of her life on August 27, 1983, and together they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and family.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, James Richards; her maternal and paternal grandparents; and her beloved cousin and best friend, Lisa Tolson.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Les Collins; her mother, Gwen (Bob) Craig; her daughters, Ashley (Steve) Addams and Mackenzie (Philip) Coffman; and her stepchildren Frank (Amy) Collins, Billie Collins, and Tammy (Collins) Yeary. Jennifer, lovingly known as Mammy, is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Devyn, Lesley, Dylan, Haley, Wyatt, Alyssa, Danny, Gunner, Abby, Caden, Christian, Maddox, and Marleigh and great-grandchildren Bryson, Michael, and Brayleigh. She is further survived by her brother, Pat (Pam) Richards; her sisters Mallory Richards (Jake), and Angel (Jeremy) Alliss; her loving sister-in-law and best friend, Tammy Collins; her nieces Chelsea (Tyler) Jewell, Chloe Richards (Jaye), and Monroe Roberts; and her great-nieces Josie and Evelyn, and loving uncle Jeff. Along with a host of aunts, cousins, and precious friends.

Jennifer loved her family fiercely and without limits. She never passed up a good time, and her presence was always felt the moment she entered a room. Laughter followed her, and memories were made wherever she went.

Above all else, Jennifer was a loving, caring, big-hearted woman whose family meant everything to her. She would do absolutely anything for the people she loved. Her kindness and strength will live on through the many lives she touched. Though she will be deeply missed, her love leaves a legacy that will never fade.

The family will receive friends for a visitation on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 4-6pm, with funeral services beginning at 6 at the Arpp, Root & Carter Funeral Home, 29 N Main St. Germantown, OH.