Kourtney Lea Collins' Obituary
Kourtney Lea Collins, 29, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away at 7:01am on April 17, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Kourtney was born on April 18, 1995, in Decatur, the daughter of Marty and Lisa (Walters) Collins.
Kourtney is survived by her son Braylen Eugene Collins; mother Lisa Collins and Dad #2 Jeff Finley of Decatur, IL; father Marty Collins and mom #2 Tina Collins of Decatur, IL; brothers Anthony Kuizinas of Decatur, IL, Zachary Collins of Decatur, IL, Jeremy Melin of Decatur, IL, Cori Collins of Champaign, IL, and Codi (Bear) Collins of Decatur, IL; sisters Janice Mitchell (Marcus) of Lovington, IL, and Haley Jordan of Decatur, IL; nieces Morgan, Willow, and Zoe; nephews Skyler, Logan, and Ryder; grandmother Mary L. Collins; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Eugene Collins, grandmother Johnnie Duford, both of Arkansas, and grandparents John and Ann Benge of Decatur, IL, grandmother Janice Lee Burcham of Decatur, IL, grandfather Corbitt Walters of Decatur, IL, and Hoss Walters of Decatur, IL.
Kourtney loved her son. She fit a lot of life into her short time on earth. She was loved by so many. Her smile lit up a room and her personality took it over.
Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Kourtney. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 19, 2025, starting at noon. This will be an all-day event at "The Parents," 3709 North Bearsdale Road. This will give the family needed time to get our Kourtney home and ensure everyone can attend. Thanks again for all the love, prayers, condolences, and patience as we navigate through this difficult time. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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