Eileen Marcell Collins, age 73, of Bear, DE and formerly of Sparta, NJ, passed away on April 2, 2025 in Newark, DE.

Eileen graduated from Sparta High School in Sparta, New Jersey. She was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, where she served her country for 9 years. She was also a nurse and homemaker.

Eileen is survived by her husband: G. Blake Collins of Bear, DE; children: Alexandria L. Collins of Norfolk, VA, Michael B. Collins (Jessica) of Chesapeake, VA; and Brianna McKenzie of Bear, DE; and grandchildren: Aiden Collins, Grant Lemon, Brody Collins, Emree Collins, Morgan Collins, Hunter McKenzie, and Lillian McKenzie; and brother Harry Youngman of Orange County, CA.

A viewing will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 10-11:00 am at Beeson Funeral Home, 2053 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 at Beeson Funeral Home. Interment will be private at Delaware Veteran’s Memorial Park in Bear, DE.