Maxine Collins
January 19, 1941 – March 11, 2025
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Maxine Collins, 84, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was born on January 19, 1941, in Courtland, Alabama, to the late Rufus and Martha Young Cooper. Maxine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and caregiver whose love and kindness touched countless lives. She was married to the love of her life, Russell Eugene Collins, for 62 wonderful years, and together they built a home filled with warmth, faith, and generosity. Maxine and Russell opened their hearts and home as foster parents for 13 years, providing love and guidance to over 50 foster children. Their selfless dedication made a lasting impact on so many.
In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russell Eugene Collins; her son, Tommy Eugene Collins; and her siblings, Christine Cooper, James Cooper, Cecil Cooper, Tom Cooper, Corrine North, and Abilene Cox.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Terri (Bruce) Cox; her cherished grandchildren, Seth (Alyse) Cox, Stacy (Joe) Hobby, Sarah Collins, Nicole (Frank) Underhill, Melissa Collins, Ethan (Chloe) Collins, and Gregory Collins; and her adored great-grandchildren, Preston Cox, Hudson Cox, Colton Cox, Jaxson Cox, Ella Cox, Ava Hobby, and Zoey Underhill.
A funeral service to honor and celebrate Maxine’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 2:00pm at Christ’s Church Free Will Baptist in San Tan Valley, Arizona. A private burial will follow at Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler, Arizona.
Maxine’s unwavering love, faith, and compassion will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. Her family finds comfort in knowing she is reunited with her beloved Russell and their loved ones in eternal peace.
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Keri Ingram says: To the family of Maxine Cooper Collins, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of you. Maxine was a beautiful lady inside and out. So very sweet and hospitable with a very strong faith. I know she will be greatly missed. Praying for all of you.
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Judy & Fred Swan says:
Maxine was a very special friend💕We had many fun times together as we spent time being co-Great grandparents to our Cox great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed . Our Love & Prayers are with her & ALL the family
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Carol Ann King says:
Maxine was a very good friend for 40 years. We met at church in 19&5 & the four of us had a lot of happy times together. They were a wonderful Christian couple. She & Russell are missed so very much.
Keri Ingram 
Judy & Fred Swan 
Carol Ann King
To the family of Maxine Cooper Collins, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of you. Maxine was a beautiful lady inside and out. So very sweet and hospitable with a very strong faith. I know she will be greatly missed. Praying for all of you.
Maxine was a very special friend💕We had many fun times together as we spent time being co-Great grandparents to our Cox great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed . Our Love & Prayers are with her & ALL the family
Maxine was a very good friend for 40 years. We met at church in 19&5 & the four of us had a lot of happy times together. They were a wonderful Christian couple. She & Russell are missed so very much.