Phoebe F. Collins, 73, of La Plata, Maryland, passed peacefully on October 22, 2012. She was born in Washington, DC on August 10, 1939.

She is the daughter of the late Thelma I. (Corkins) Ogden, and the late Frank Corkins and wife of the late Jack Donald Collins. She attended Surrattsville High School in Clinton, Maryland. She was a devoted Prince George's County School bus driver for 26 years.

She was survived by her children: Rixie Lee Dennison, Falls Church, Virginia; Karen Ruth Jimmink (Jack) Lakewood Ranch, Florida; John Mark Dennison (Dana) Cheyenne, Wyoming; Robin Jane Owens (Michael) Mechanicsville, Maryland and her grandchildren: Jessica Marie Dennison; Casey Lyn Dennison; Mark Alton Dennison and Lily Grace Owens; her sister: Alma Louise Fagan (Mike) of Weems, Virginia.

The family is grateful for the Hospice House of St. Mary's for their compassion and care.

Services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.