Betty Lou (Collins) Hoffman, 73, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at her residence.

She was born on January 14, 1943 in Comfort, WV to the late Neille and Beulah G. (Edwards) Collins.

Betty served her country in the United States Army. She was a QMA in healthcare working in several facilities including home care. She was actively involved with the head start program, and advocate for the children. Betty was even awarded the Mother of the Year with the head start. To name a few of her hobbies she enjoyed gardening, horseback riding and fast cars.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Gary Hoffman of Poseyville; sons, James (Marie) Hoffman of Owensville, Brian (Tabatha) Hoffman of Poseyville; 3 grandchildren, Scotty Wyatt, Jamie and Cody Hoffman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Jean Clark; brother, James Collins.

Military Graveside services will be conducted by the retired military veterans on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Evansville with John Pfister officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Holders Funeral Home and then go in procession to the cemetery led by the Indiana Patriot Guard Riders and the Indiana Chapter 6 Rolling Thunder.