Brenda Joyce Collins

Brenda Joyce Collins, 74, of Jefferson City, went to her heavenly home on March 26, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. When Brenda became a Nana, she retired from NCR to care for her grandchildren, her pride and joy. She loved spending time with her family, especially watching her grandchildren at their sporting events and school functions. She was one of their biggest fans. She is preceded in death by her parents Howard (Cotton) and Mary Margaret Gass; infant sister Patricia Gass, sister Linda Foster (J.W.), and sister-in-law Cherry Gass. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Donald (Donnie) Richard Collins; children Richard (Tara) Collins, Travis (Cassie) Collins, and Brandy Collins; grandchildren Ty, Adyson, Brooklyn, Ella, Tate, and Camden Collins; brother Steve Gass and sister Teresa (Michael) Tipton; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and other relatives. Receiving of friends will be on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Farrar Funeral Home with funeral services following with Rev. Robert Shaffer officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Farrar Funeral Home to proceed to Jefferson Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service. Pallbearers will be Richard Collins, Travis Collins, Ty Collins, Steve Gass, Brad Gass, and Connor Long.

Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN