of Chelsea, Michigan, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2022. She was born October 31, 1926, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of George and Anna Elizabeth (Williamson) Heinzman.
Georgia worked over 60 years in retail at Gambles/Johnsons-How-To and Aco/Ace Hardware in Chelsea. She loved working with the public and worked full-time until age 89, as the Paint Advisor at Ace Hardware. Georgia was a lifelong member at the First Congregational Church of Chelsea. She was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother and never missed her grandchildren’s games, concerts or plays.
On April 21, 1946, she married Richard H. Collins, and he preceded her in death on January 29,1987. She is survived by her son, Garry Collins of Chelsea; son-in law, Denis Morse of Chelsea; three grandchildren, Chrissy (Jeff) Fitch of Chelsea, Katie Litzsinger and Thomas Litzinger of Chelsea, Adam (Jenny) Morse of Ypsilanti; five great-grandchildren, Ethan Litzinger, Josiah Fitch, Caleb Fitch, Shaelynn Morse, and Lily Morse; and many nieces and nephews; and best friend, Gale Neal. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth “Becky” Morse; daughter-in-law, Erin Collins; brothers, Karl Heinzman and George Heinzman; and sisters, Pauline Taylor, Dorothy Moon, Beatrice Lincoln, Clara Hartke, and Barbara Heinzman.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 11, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Church, Ann Arbor, with Pastor Tyson Lemke officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery, in Chelsea. The family will receive friends Thursday, November 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Bible Church, 1300 S. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 or First Congregational Church of Chelsea, 121 E Middle St, Chelsea, MI 48118.
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