Genova Henson Collins, 90, of Chavies, passed away at home in the company of family on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

She was born in Caney, March 27, 1932, the daughter of the late Hargis Henson and the late Lula Neace Henson. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday, which despite her declining health, she declared it her best birthday ever. Genova gave birth to and raised 14 children but was a mother to so many more.  She faced many hardships in her life, but never failed to focus on the good in life and worked hard to make things better. The love and strength of this amazing woman will be missed by many.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arch Collins, and 4 grandchildren, Randall Maggard, Melinda Anderson Day, Irma White and Donny Mize.

She is survived by her 14 children, Dora White of Hazard, Sarah Herald of Wolf Coal, Liz McCoy (Clyde) of Sassafras, Ben Collins (Emma) of Keneva, Juanita Feltner of Busy, John Collins of Chavies, David Collins (Brenda) of Jackson, Melinda Baker (Michael) of Chavies, Phillip Collins (Brenda) of Chavies, Phyllis Anderson of Buckhorn, Jentie Collins (Ricky) of Busy, Nancy Couch (Jerry) of Busy, Tommy Collins (Michael) of Winchester, Danny Collins (Sheila) of Chavies, 30 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, 28 great-great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Funeral Services for Genova Henson Collins will be conducted on Sunday April 10, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home with Dylan Randall Combs officiating. The Interment will follow in the Collins Family Cemetery located at Chavies, Kentucky. The Visitation will be at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home on Saturday evening from 6:00 till 9:00 P.M.