Catherine Elaine Collins-Boone, 72, entered into rest at her residence on August 4th, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Collins. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Stenger (Daniel); granddaughter, Anna-Katherine Stenger; mother, Anna Mae Collins; brother, Wayne Collins (Kathy); and nephews, Dwayne Collins (Janet), John Collins (Amanda), and Andy Collins (Melissa). A lifelong resident of Hephzibah, she was a 1968 graduate of Hephzibah High School, and earned her masters degree from Troy University. She started her career with the Richmond County School System as a bookkeeper at Jamestown Elementary School. She later transferred as a bookkeeper in the Transportation department before finally becoming certified to teach elementary school. She retired from Windsor Spring Elementary School as a 3rd grade teacher in 2017. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She spent hours selecting her music, and singing for the Lord. She attended Friendship United Methodist Church. She adored her family, especially her granddaughter, Anna-Katherine. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 27, 2022, in the chapel at Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 124 Davis Road, Martinez, GA 30907. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time.