Helen M. Collins

December 14, 2020

Helen M. “Nana” (Neimeier) Collins, 84, of North Syracuse, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Born in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Herman E. and Mary A. Farmer Neimeier. Helen was a wonderful caring mom who raised her two children on her own. She was extremely proud of her children. Nana's grandchildren meant the world to her and she loved them dearly. She was always there to cheer them on at a dance competition for Caitlyn or one of many sporting events for Cameron. She was their biggest fan. Family ties will always be treasured. Helen had many friends and was a true friend to them all. Predeceased by her husband, Clifford R. Collins on January 13, 1969, she is survived by her children, Kelly Lynn (Greg) Tackley and Clifford “Skip” (James Nieves) Collins; grandchildren, Caitlyn and Cameron Tackley; brothers, William L. “Bill” and Edward H. Neimeier; sisters, Marty (Joe) Guyder and Shirley (Ron) DiFulio; several nieces and nephews and special friends, Rita and Jack Martin. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff on 1-8 of St. Joseph’s Hospital for the care they gave to Mrs. Collins. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 10:30 am at St. Rose of Lima Church, 409 South Main Street, North Syracuse followed by placement in the columbarium of North Syracuse Cemetery. Donations may be made to Golisano Children’s Hospital, c/o Upstate Medical University Foundation, 750 East Adams Street, CAB 326, Syracuse, NY 13210-9943.