We regret to announce the passing of Betty Merle Ivey Collins, age 69, of Tallahassee, FL, formally of Donalsonville, GA who passed away Saturday, September 16, 2006 at her residence. Graveside service for Mrs. Collins will be held on Monday, September 18, 2006 , at 4:00 PM at Friendship Memorial Gardens. You may share your thoughts with the family by visiting our website at www.evansskipperfh.com. Mrs. Collins was born on March 26, 1937 in Gretna, FL to the late James and Minnnie Lee White Ivey. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, Henry Collins of Tallahassee, FL ; one son, Keith and Becky Odom of Bishop, GA; daughters Anita and Phil Johnson of Covington, Ga and Celia Ledbetter of Donalsonville, GA. Grandchildren Jessica Lane White, Carmen Lane Woodruff, Jonathan Oravec, Vance Ledbetter, Benjamin Oravec, Christine Odom and Camille Odom. Great Grandchildren Camryn Ackerman, Shelbie Woodruff, Marcie Woodruff, Garrett White and Collin White; brothers, Rother and Sue Ivey, James and Carol Ivey, Phillip and Diane Ivey and sister, June Ingram.