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Brittany Nicole Collins, 28, died on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was battling Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. She was hospitalized at Rapid City Regional Hospital on Friday, January 9th for pneumonia. She was then transported to the best pulmonary health care center at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN on January 17th. She displayed her true character in her last two weeks while she was hospitalized. She stayed strong and fought extremely hard.
She was born on November 21, 1986 in Alliance to John and Tina (Bergamo) Woods. Brittany graduated from Alliance High School in 2005. Brittany was involved in a lot of different activities while attending Alliance High School and always pushed herself to do her best in her studies. Brittany received an Associate’s Degree from the College of St. Mary’s in Paralegal Studies. She also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science Education and received her teaching certificate. She worked at Alliance Vision Source, the Animal Center, the Eagles, and recently was a substitute teacher for Alliance and Hemingford Public Schools. Whatever occupation Brittany was doing, her bright and caring personality was transmitted to the people around her. Brittany always displayed compassion and was very motivated to succeed.
On June 14, 2008 she was united in marriage to Joseph Paul Collins in Alliance. Brittany and Joe met at the Box Butte County Fair teen dance in the summer of 2002. They began dating shortly after becoming high school sweethearts. Brittany gave birth to their beautiful baby boy, Eston Paul, on July 17, 2012 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Brittany, Joe, and Eston always surrounded themselves with family and friends. They enjoyed watching Husker football games, spending time at the golf course, and playing games with her parents, sister, and brother-in-law. If Brittany’s character could be summed up in one word, it would be passion. Brittany was very passionate. Whether she was working at the Eagles, subbing at school, or staying at home with her husband and son, she showed true love and compassion in her activities and relationships. She was a beautiful, young, vibrant woman that will be missed by the many people who were blessed to know her.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph, her son, Eston Paul, her parents, John and Tina Woods, and her sister and brother-in-law, Tiffany and Nick Boness, and their children, Connor and Evelyn all of Alliance. She is also survived by her grandparents, Mona Woods and Lois Steele of Alliance and Fred and Joyce Bergamo of Ankeny, IA, her husband’s parents, Craig and Lori Collins of O’Neill, NE, brother-in-law, Michael Collins of Norfolk, NE and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sara and Clay Rafferty of Owensboro, KY. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Her grandfather, Charles “Red” Woods, and uncle, Brad Woods, preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Lucas officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1-7 p.m. with the family being present from 5-7 at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.
A memorial will be selected by the family at a later time. They may be sent in care of the family to 603 Laramie Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com
