Chloe “Darlene” Collins, 73, of Indianapolis, IN passed away at 1:50 P.M. Sunday, September 20, 2020 in IU Health West Hospital in Avon, IN. She was born March 16, 1947 in Linton, IN to Clarence Michael Inkenbrandt and Harriette (Pugh) Inkenbrandt.

Survivors include her children, Kimberly Sue Keller of Terre Haute, IN, Jane Ann Durham of Jasonville, IN, Steven Earl Keller (Carrie) of Akron, OH; step-children, Darrell Wayne Collins of Dugger, IN, Scott Collins of Sullivan, IN, Sam Collins of Sullivan, IN, Ralph T. Collins of Worthington, IN; grandchildren, Kristen Nicole Durham (Jordan Jackson), Stacey Marie Wilson (Ryan), Caitlin Nicole Keller, Michael William Leigh II, Brooke Rachel Durham; great-grandchildren, Tessa Marie Wilson, Chloe Jade Bailey, Griffen Coen Wilson, Cooper Keller; siblings, Terry Joe Pugh of Indianapolis, IN, John David Scotten of Avon, IN, Gloria Ann Inkenbrandt of Indianapolis, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ralph F. “Cork” Collins; grandmother, Flossie Chloe Rich; step-daughter, Kelly Jo Everhart.

Darlene worked various factory work, and also at Walmart until she retired. She worked at headstart in her early years and enjoyed babysitting. Darlene enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, crocheting, watching TV. She loved the time spent with her family and playing with her Yorkie, Hallie Marie. She had attended Faith Community Church in Dugger, IN.

Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 South Meridian Street; Jasonville, Indiana. Visitation is scheduled from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. Friday at the Funeral Home. Funeral Services are 2 P.M. Friday, September 25, 2020 with her cousin Pam Hartley Bladen and Pastor David Smith officiating.

Interment will be at Lebanon Cemetery in Midland, IN.