Mrs. Manina Arlene Collins, affectionately known as "Nina" age 66, of Blue Ridge, GA passed away on May 24, 2021 in the Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, GA. She was born in Fort Worth, TX to George Melvin Earley, Sr. and Lena Rose Abernathy Earley. She enjoyed working with people which made her a successful Realtor for Coldwell Banker. Nina loved spending time with her family, traveling and bird watching. Survivors include her husband of 21 years, Leon Collins of the Home; children, Anthony Baldridge of Bartlesville, OK and Lindsey Baldridge of Blue Ridge, GA; step sons, Jason, Matthew and Corey Collins all of Blairsville, GA; mother, Lena Rose Earley of Blue Ridge, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, George "Melvin" Earley, Jr. and wife Renee of Blue Ridge, GA and Mark Andrew Earley and wife Sherry of Ellijay, GA. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. from the Epworth First Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Tom Jordan officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be: Frank Collins, Matthew Collins, Jason Collins, Dave Champagne, Jody Earley and Patrick Earley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Ocular Melanoma Foundation online at www.ocularmelanoma.org. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Wednesday, May 26, 2021 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Graveside Service Epworth Baptist Church Cemetery Thursday, May 27, 2021 2:00 PM 447 Madola Rd.Epworth, GA 30541 Directions