Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Loretta Collins Obituary
Loretta L. Collins, 94, of Findlay, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center Tuesday, November 3, 2025. She was born November 22, 1930, in Toledo, to the late Charles and Louise (Weaver) Ferguson. While in the Army, she met and married James R. Collins, December 1, 1951, who preceded her in death December 4, 2016.
Survivors include her daughters, Sandra August of Findlay and Laura L. Holycross of Findlay; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, George Ferguson of Wayne.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; and brothers, Charles Jr., Denny, and Dick Ferguson; and sisters, Dorothy and Mary Jane.
Loretta was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, was employed at Budd Company for 10 years in North Baltimore, an Eastern Star, attended Wayne United Methodist Church, and Cross Way Ministries in Findlay. She loved her family, collected Fenton Glass, enjoyed playing cards and watching Animal Planet.
There will be no services at this time.
Memorial contribu-tions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Loretta Collins
1 Entry
Valerie S Essinger
November 6, 2025
To our dear sister Sandy & family, we are sorry for your loss. Loretta (grandma) as we all called her at Cross Way Ministry's, loved her very much and she will be greatly missed. We pray for God's peace and comfort to be upon you through this time. I pray that God will bring to you all that you have need of during this time. We pray for each and every one of you. God Bless you all!.........Valerie
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Loretta Collins's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Loretta Collins
Funeral services provided by:
Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
People and places connected with Loretta
Recent Obituaries
How to support Loretta's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Loretta Collins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
