Obituary for Lena Johnson Collins of Vass

Lena Johnson Collins, Age 91, of Vass, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Cypress Springs Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the graveside service.

Lena was born in Hoke County on October 3, 1934, to the late James Johnson and Ruth Stewart Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Bonnie Cole, Frances Baker, brothers, Jimmy Johnson, J. D. Johnson.

She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Worth Collins; daughters, Donna Martin of Vass, Janet Collins also of Vass; grandchildren, Michelle Gagnon, Robert Gagnon, Christi Burns (Mike), Faith Clark (Kyle); great-grandchildren, Sean, Britani, Gena, Jaxson, Michael (Lilly), Angel; great-great-grandson, Bryce.

She was a lifetime member of Cypress Springs Presbyterian Church, where she loved working with the children. She also made sure no one left her home hungry. Lena was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lena Collins may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital.

Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.

The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.