Brenda Collins age 60, passed into her new life unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 8, 2020 at the Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN. Duane and Marlys (Sorenson) Freier welcomed a baby girl into their lives on December 4, 1960 in Alexandria, MN. They named her Brenda Lynn and she was one of four daughters. Brenda graduated from the Mandan High School in Mandan with the Class of 1979. She married her soulmate, Dennis Collins on August 18, 1979 at in Alexandria, MN. They made their home in Osakis and raised three children, Joy, Sara and John. Over the years Brenda was employed by the Community Memorial Home, Osakis Locker, Food N Fuel, Lind-Rite and finally at Alex Industries. Brenda was happiest when she was able to be home spending time with her family and playing with her grandkids. She loved to bake and filled the house with goodies. She raised a garden each season and canned quarts of fruits and vegetables. Brenda was always working on a craft or handiwork project, whether sewing, knitting or crocheting, someone was soon to benefit from her talents. She loved her family fiercely and would do anything she could for them. Her goodness and kindnesses will be the memories that they keep in their hearts.