Debbie Diane (Williams) Collins, 65, was born on January 17, 1958 in Norman, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Williams, mother, Rosa Lee (Bertram) Wilson and beloved stepmother, Linda Williams.

Debbie earned her Bachelor's degree at the University of Texas at Tyler, after which she began a career as an educator of more than three decades. She spent most of her career at Fort Towson Public Schools, where she loved her students and colleagues - she touched hundreds of lives in her time at the school. She was always excited to see her students achieve their goals.

On January 12, 1991, Debbie married the love of her life, G.W. She was so proud to become a mother in 1993 when Christopher was born. Family adventures over the years included trips to Colorado and spending every summer at Beaver's Bend. Her greatest joy in life was simply being with the people she loved. She gave her family the most wonderful gift: unconditional love, until her very last days. She was also a devoted friend and a lover of animals (especially Tawnee, her beloved Schnauzer). Debbie will be missed, and her memory will be cherished always.

Debbie is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, G.W Collins of Hugo, OK; son, Christopher Collins and spouse Eric Ashmore of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Janet Scaff and spouse Charlie of Fort Towson, OK; aunt, Loretta Cherry of Duncanville, TX; dear friend Debbie Davis of Boswell, OK along with a host of former students, friends and loved ones.