Obituary of Arizona Johnson Collins

Arizona Johnson Collins, 95 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 1, 2021 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Hancock County, TN she had lived in Kingsport for most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Collins; her parents, John and Maude Smith Johnson; son, T.J. Collins; sister, Evalena McGee; brothers, Guy Johnson and Wiley Johnson.

Arizona is survived by her daughters, Janet Clonce (Don) and Sandra Collins; grandsons, Tommy Collins (Gina) and Timmy Collins; granddaughter, Mindy Barton (Eric); great-grandchildren, Allissa Collins (Josh), Cassie Collins, Blain Collins, Thomas and Haden Barton; brother, H.C. Johnson (Pearl); several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home.

A funeral service will follow at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Andy Sensabaugh, Pastor Troy Daily and Pastor Mike Owens officiating. Music will be provided by True Faith Quartet and Tony McGee.

Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Tommy Collins, Timmy Collins, Blain Collins, Ted Johnson, Don Clonce, Eric Barton, Tony McGee and Thomas Barton.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the caregivers and Amedisys Hospice.

In accordance with CDC guidelines for Covid-19, the family request that all attendees wear mask and practicing social distancing.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Collins family.