Amanda Collins Kilcrease

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 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, Arkansas 72830 or Needy Paws Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 523, Clarksville, Arkansas 72830 Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.