Dorothy LeMichael Collins

Dorothy LeMichael Collins age 69 of Clarksville, formerly of Tucson, AZ, passed away at her home on Sunday April 8, 2018. She was born January 11, 1949 in Maryland, the daughter of the late Ding Soon Lim and Bak Lane Lee. Dorothy had worked in real estate and as a teacher's aide for special education students. She returned to school as an adult and received a BS degree in photo journalism at Austin Peay. She was a devoted mother and a wonderful grandmother. She was artistic and an excellent cook and gardener. She is survived by her sons Geoffrey Thomas Collins (fianc Lara Hauck) of Clarksville; and Stephen Joseph Collins (Jessica) of Tucson, AZ; and a daughter Carrie Ann Hill of Clarksville. She is also survived by a sister Ginger Lim of Arlington, VA, and a brother Eddie Lim of Arizona. She has three grandchildren, Samantha Collins, Dominic Hill, and Gavin Natur. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a brother Perry Lim. In keeping with Dorothy's wishes there will be no public funeral services. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center 335 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.