Nora Mae Collins, age 97, of Chehalis, Washington, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.
She was born to Charlie and Lela Freeman on April 10, 1926 in Winthrop, Washington. For Nora, family was everything. She adored her 10 children and doted upon her grandchildren.
Nora enjoyed a long career as a chef in several restaurants in Lewis County. She also worked in the retail-fabric department of Yard Birds shopping center. Nora was incredibly thoughtful. She sent out cards to acknowledge everyone’s birthdays and anniversaries. Her favorite pastimes were sewing and embroidery. Nora loved a night out at the casino, and she loved to spend her winters in Arizona. She was adored by her family and by many friends. Nora will be deeply missed.
Nora was preceded in death by her first husband, Al Murphy, her second husband, Floyd Collins, her dear companion Glenn Netteland, her granddaughter Jamie Jacaway and her great-grandson Cameron Rager.
Nora is survived by her daughters, Norma Szabo, Cassandra Chaparro, Nancy Durga (Myron), Wendy Cline, Penny Goodwillie, Lonna Jacaway (Michael) and Lela Nachatilo (Greg); her sons, Gary Murphy (Dorothy), Mike Murphy and Leonard Collins (DeAnn); her 29 grandchildren; her 45 great-grandchildren; her 31 great-great-grandchildren; and her one great-great-great grandchild.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. at Jester Auto Museum, 321 Hamilton Road, Chehalis, Washington. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Lewis County Animal Shelter.
