Doris May Mallett Collins, 87, was born in Iola, Texas on November 10, 1924 and passed away in Bay City, Texas on December 21, 2011. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church of Palacios, and a member of the Eastern Star for 70 years. She had been a resident of Kerrville for 70 years, before moving to Bay City in 2005. Doris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. The family and friends she leaves behind will truly miss her.

Doris was preceded in death by her father: Mark Mallett, mother: Bebe Cleveland Mallett, and brother: Edward Mallett. She is survived by her husband of 65 years: Leroy Collins of Bay City; son: James Collins & wife LoriAnn of Bay City; grandchildren: Greg Collins & wife Toi of Friendswood, Kimberly Collins of Bay City, and Mark Collins of Bay City; great grandchildren: Jackson, Micah, and Tessa Collins all of Friendswood.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. The funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Friday, December 23, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Palacios with her son, Rev. James Collins, officiating. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery in Blessing. Pallbearers will be: Leo Neuszer, Phil Neuszer, Mark Collins, Greg Collins, Micah Collins, and Jackson Collins.