Martinsburg - MARTINSBURG, W.Va. [mdash] Suzanne Collins, 94, of Martinsburg, formerly of Smithsburg, Md., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Harmony at Martinsburg.

Born Monday, Jan, 20, 1930, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Emmanuel Harold Ford and the late Wilhelmina Elizabeth (Saum) Ford. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Michael Collins Sr.

She graduated from Alleghany High School class of 1947.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

She is survived by her sons, Thomas M. "Mike" Collins Jr. and wife, Mary; Richard J. Collins and wife, Vonanita; Steven F. Collins and wife, Jewel; and Pat Collins and wife, Krystal; eight grandchildren, Angella Rudisill, Rebecca Miley, Erica Wallech, Corey Collins, Brittany Collins, Kyle Collins, Sean Collins, Jennifer Collins; and numerous great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harold Saum Ford and wife, Rosemary; and three grandsons, William C. Collins, Daniel T. Collins and James T. Collins.

Sue was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles. She was a talented artist in toll, painting many wooden pieces crafted by her husband Tom. She also loved to fish.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 9 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 201 North Centre Street, Cumberland MD 21502, with Father Mark Carter officiating.

Interment will be at the Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery, Flintstone.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 201 North Centre Street, Cumberland MD 21502 or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, MD.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com