of Clarksville, AR
February 28, 1940 - July 9, 2014
Amanda Collins Kilcrease, 74, of Clarksville, died July 9, 2014. She was born February 28, 1940, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, to the late Roy and Phyllis (Frank) Collins. She was a graduate of Arkansas State Teacher's College (UCA), with a major in English and a minor in art. Later, she graduated Arkansas Valley Vo-Tech with an LPN degree. In 1998, she purchased the family business of 50 years, Collins' Laundromat, from her parents, and continued its operation until her death. She was an avid world traveler and an amateur interior decorator. She was a beloved sister, aunt and friend. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert ''Keith'' Kilcrease.
Amanda is survived by two sisters, Patricia Horn and husband, Arlon, of Clarksville and Lynda Hickenbottom of Clarksville; three dear pets, Maggie, Chin and Stubby; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
There will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2014, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Interment will be private in Oakland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to:
Keith Kilcrease Memorial Scholarship Fund
University of the Ozarks
415 N. College Ave
Clarksville, AR 72830
Or
Needy Paws Animal Shelter
PO Box 523
Clarksville, Arkansas 72830
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Dearest Lady Trish and Ole Buddy Arlon. The loss of a loved one always comes too soon and leaves us unprepared....but always cherish and recall wonderful times of the past...and may GOD hold ya'll in the palm of his hand as you grieve the loss.
Lynda, Pat, Cody and all the family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Loosing our precious Amanda is the hardest cross we've had to bear in a long, long time.
I treasure the memories we made in our travels. She was the most fun and compatible travel buddy I ever had.
Take care of her little pets.
What a great person! We were so lucky to have her in our family! We will always remember her laugh and that great southern accent! So sorry for your loss, she left too soon. Love, Gabe and Susan (sister in law)
Pat, Lynda, and Family
We were really sorry to learn of Amanda's death and offer our condolences to the family. We knew Amanda, and Keith before his death, for many years. She was a joy to be around. And yes,her laugh was infectious. We will always remember how hard it was to get her to express her opinion(ha). If you ever got in a debate with Amanda, she would win or you would just give up. We have pleasant memories of her and Keith.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. BaBa and Harold
Great neighbor for 32 yrs. Sorry for the loss!!
So sorry to hear of your sisters passing.
J.C.
I always loved to hear Amanda laugh. We all got a kick out of Keith telling about her animal stories. The last time I seen her was in Clarksville after her mother had passed away. She was working at the laundry. Some years ago in the early 70's Keith, Amanda, Susie, Gabe,myself and John all met up in Las Vegas ,and Amanda couldn't get over all the lights. She thought it would be the perfect place for an electrician. In one of the casinos she hit a small jack pot and Keith was at a card table, when he heard this yell that he knew very well. When he finally made his way over to Amanda he was sure he said that she must of hit it BIG, but no she hadn't, but she was sure excited. She was always laughing. Diane sister-in-law
I have not seen Aunt Amanda since Grandpa died in 1995. However, she was always the kindest, caring beautiful Person. I believe her and Keith will be reunited again along with their parents.
Trisha Hansen Cutler
Niece
Amanda was an interesting, intelligent and beautiful woman. She will be missed.--Vernon McDaniel
She was a good friend will be missed
I will miss you dearly! I love you very much! Thank you for being such a wonderful friend! Till we see each other again.