Virginia Karen Collins, 76, of Wooster died on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at her home.
She was born August 3, 1949 in Canton, Ohio to Roma and Flora (Ross) Booth.
Karen obtained her nursing license after raising her four sons and then worked as a Home Health nurse for many years. She was extremely proud of her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and would talk about them whenever she could. She was well known to be a hard worker with an extraordinary capacity to love.
She is survived by her sons Bill (Sharon) Edgell of Lakeville, Bob (Molly) Edgell of Wooster, Ed Edgell of Wooster and Ernie (Michelle) Edgell of Macedonia; grandchildren Charlie (Kim) Edgell of Lakeville, Billy (Kara) Edgell of Ashland, Brittany (Thomas) Beckler of Lakeville, Katie (Cory) Shank of Wooster, Bailey (Keiwan) Franklin of Canfield, Brandon Edgell of Sterling, Kelsey (Bryan) O’Donnell of Hinkley, Gavon Edgell of Wooster, Trevor Edgell of Grandview Heights, Emily Edgell of Colorado Springs, CO, Tyler Edgell of Macedonia and Zach Edgell of Macedonia; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings Charlie (Betty) Booth of Apple Creek, Wanda (Mac) McLaughlin of Massillon, Debbie (Don) Miller of Apple Creek and Rick (Patty) Booth of Rittman and her best friend Nancy Schuring of Wooster.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, great-grandchildren and siblings Edwin Ray Ross, Marvin Booth, Mike Booth, Paul Booth and Larry Booth.
Private family services will be held.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Thank you so much mom for all of the sacrifices you made to make sure we could become the men that we are today. I am so sad but know that you are in Gods kingdom with grandma and grandpa. I know we will be together again. I will always be your Sunshine. I love you!
I have always been very proud to be your little cousin Karen!
You are loved & will be missed for many reasons. Thanks for all the love & great memories.
XOXOXO XOXOXO XOXOXO
I will always remember that beautiful smile of yours. I know your up there with my daddy now ❤️ I’ll always love you Aunt Karen
Aunt Karen, I will never forget your beautiful smile, or your warm embrace. I have so many good memories that I will forever cherish. Heaven is lucky to have you.
Sissy I ache so much to hug you, swap stories and tell you how much I love you. I miss you so much. I know you gave your heart to Jesus and you are in a better place . Till I see you again . Ilove you
Karenyou just wasn’t my big sister but also my friend we shared so much .I wish I could do it again love you forever .miss you always till we meet.again love u so much
You were a beautiful soul Karen no matter where you were you always made everyone smile . You.will be missed. To the family you are in my prayers and thoughts . She was definitely proud of her children
Prayers of comfort to the family. Sorry for your loss.
I worked with Karen several years ago. She was a unique personality!. Loving, funny, intelligent, I could go on and on because she had so many wonderful traits. She was very proud of her children and loved them deeply. So sad she left her family and friends so young. Condolences to her family.
Sissy, Rickey and I will be missing you till our day of passing! Your love for us can never be replaced nor the deepest of love and respect we have for you! I am envious of the angels and Christian family members who now get to spend eternity with you and you in eternity with Jesus our savior. Can’t wait to be in glory with you. Meet me!
Boys I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers
So sorry to hear this loss. Prayers for peace in your hearts.
The Northeast Ohio Nurse Honor Guard wishes to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of nurse, Virginia Karen Collins.
We thank her for her contribution to caring for others and representing the nursing profession with trust, dignity and respect. Your nurse colleagues will take over from here.
Rest in peace.
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