Ivy Elsworth Collins

Graveside services for Ivy Elsworth Collins, 52, Brookline, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Ivy passed away at 4:23 p.m., Monday, August 30, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

He was born April 17, 1969, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Ray Collins and Vera Mae Burk Collins. Ivy enjoyed his work at Specialty Air, restoring and working on cars, building different projects, and going to Cardinal’s baseball games. He loved spending time with his daughters, cheering them on in different sports and always having to sport the latest t-shirt in support, whether it was being a swim team, cheer, or dance dad.

He is survived by his daughters, Hannah Collins, Emma Collins and Isabella Collins, whom he shared with his best friend Kristen Eden; his brother, James Edward Collins and wife, Anita; one sister, Frankie Gage; his children from a previous marriage, Bailey Collins, John Collins and Justin Collins; his partner, Kila Hagler and her children, Grant, Brie, and Parker. Ivy also was a loving Papa to grand babies, Callum, Evie, Raylee, and Kailor; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Ivy and Alta Collins, Elmer and Marie Conrad, and Roy Burk and one niece, Amy Mansfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to Howell Valley Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.