August 17, 1949 - November 13, 2024
Mary Nell Ailey was born Aug. 17, 1949, in Tulsa. She was raised by her grandparents, Nellie and John Collins. She departed this life and entered heaven’s gates Nov. 13, 2024.
Mary graduated from Bristow High School in 1967.
On July 3, 1969, Mary Collins and Darrell were united in marriage. From this union were born two daughters, Genelle and Kimberly.
She was a member of the Bristow First Free Will Baptist Church. Mary loved going to church and singing for the Lord. She also enjoyed reading, watching Hallmark movies, making trips to Branson and most of all spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Darrell Ailey, of the Bristow home; two daughters, Genelle Ailey Wilson and husband John, of Claremore and Kimberly Ailey Kent, of Bristow; four siblings, Kathy Costner, of Mannford, Patty Slane and husband Charles, of Claremore, Danny Collins, of Drumright, and Edith Owens, of Texas; five grandchildren, Sierra Love, of Claremore, Bailey Kent, of Jenks, Abbie Wilson, of Claremore, Ian Wilson, of Claremore, and Ben Wilson, of Claremore; her longtime best friend, Carol Sue Inman and husband Bill as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and five brothers, Ronnie Collins, Charlie “C.W.” Collins, K. Franklin Collins, Windell Collins and Dewayne Collins.
Funeral were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at the Bristow Free Will Baptist Church. Interment followed at the Bristow City Cemetery.
Condolences can be seen at www. hutchinsmaplesfuneralhome.
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