Vicki

Collins

Vicki Collins, 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16th 2021 in Wichita Falls, TX, while surrounded by loved ones.

Vicki attended school in Iowa Park, TX and became a certified Peace Officer in 1998. She served as Victim Assistant Coordinator and became the first female investigator to be hired at the Wichita County District Attorney's office. Vicki dedicated her life and worked tirelessly for crime victims and their families. She was an advocate and pillar of strength to those victims, seeking and ensuring justice during the most vulnerable and difficult times in their lives, and a voice for those who could no longer speak for themselves.

Vicki had a love for all animals and gave many cats and dogs a loving home over the years. She was very passionate and involved in the Oklahoma Westie Rescue group, including fostering and adopting, as well as volunteering her time and services for the organization to assist in finding them forever homes. She also had a big heart for helping those in need and gave generously and volunteered throughout the years for Meals on Wheels, various food banks, and the First Step Shelter. She enjoyed traveling (especially RVing), attending concerts, baking, going to antique stores, crocheting, spending time with her family, and most importantly, spoiling her dogs. She was an avid reader and had an eclectic taste in music ranging from Garth Brooks to Pearl Jam and everything in between. Vicki was a "do-er" and a fixer, witty and sharp, independent and strong, and had the heart of a fighter. She brought a great amount of joy and comfort to her family and friends. It is impossible to convey just how fiercely she was loved and how greatly she will be missed.

Vicki was preceded in death by her father, Lt. Walter Tommy Collins of Wichita Falls, TX and her grandparents, Opal and Robert Collins of Chillicothe, TX and Lester and Marguerite Barnes of Amarillo, TX. She is survived by her mother, Medrith Barnes Collins of Wichita Falls, TX, sister Robin Collins Horton and brother-in-law Bill Horton of Iowa Park, TX, brother Joe Tom Collins and sister-in-law Kelly Collins of Kamay, TX. She is also survived by five nieces, one nephew and six great nephews, as well as two beloved fur babies and many dear friends, including her faithful friend of many years, Edward Cisterino of Greenport, New York.

A private burial will be held at Eastview Cemetery in Vernon, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, Wichita Falls Humane Society, Wichita Falls Food Bank, or the Oklahoma Westie Rescue.