Lori Ann Collins

August 12, 1963 - August 9, 2017

Lori Ann (Ross) Collins, 53, of Saginaw, MI, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2017. Lori was born in Saginaw on August 12, 1963 to the late Robert and Frances Ross. Lori attended Swan Valley High School with the class of 1982, later earning her GED. Lori then spent a couple of years in Oklahoma where she had her first daughter, Krista, before returning to Saginaw, where she had a second daughter, Lisa, and spent the majority of her life. She opened her own in-home daycare and later a residential cleaning business. Lori leaves behind her two daughters, Krista and Lisa Collins; siblings, Robert Ross and Pamela Manning; niece and nephew, Kaitlin and Joseph Manning, and extended family and friends. Lori had the biggest heart and the most nurturing personality. She was an amazing cook, showing her love through food. Lori always wanted to be around others and loved spending time with her family, friends-old and new, and several cherished pets throughout the years. The family will gather together at Imerman Park on Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Pavillon 4 to celebrate her life. We invite anyone who knew Lori to come by between 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and join us in our celebration. Memorials in Lori's name may be made to the Mustard Seed Shelter, 1325 Cherry Street, Saginaw, MI 48601.