Carol O'Conor Collins, 93, died March 24, 2005, of natural causes.

Born January 1, 1912 in Pasadena, she lived in Santa Barbara for five years.  She lived in Fallbrook previously.  She was a member of the Children's Home Society, St. Peter's Catholic Church, and was a school board member of the Fallbrook Elementary School District.

Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Collins.  She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Russell and Laura Collins of Santa Barbara and Philip Collins of Houston, Texas; grandchildren Megan and Karen; and step-grandchildren Jacob and Amelia.

Escondido North County Times, March 29, 2005