Dodge City - Linda Collins-Thomas, 55, died December 22, 2019 at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City.  She was born on February 12, 1964 at Amarillo, Texas the daughter of Luther R. and Teresa (Siegler) Decker.

She married Richard Thomas on May 1, 1996 in Dodge City, he survives. She enjoyed reading, painting and caring for her dogs. Mrs. Thomas loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Richard of the home; one son Anthony Collins of Hutchinson; one daughter Sara Collins-Jones of Dodge City; two sisters Connie Watson of Dodge City and Judy Kortz of Nixa, Missouri. She is also survived by five grandchildren Adan, Layla, Conner, Brayden and Lorelei.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A time of remembrance will be held at the Dodge House Restaurant on Saturday, January 11, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to Ford County Humane Society or the Dodge City Zoo in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.