Cherish A. Collins (Tripp), 44, of Pacific, passed away Thursday February 13, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

On April 17, 1975 in St. Louis, Cherish was born to the union of Tony Tripp and Christine (Garbo).

Cherish was united in marriage to David Collins on July 25, 1993 at the Free Will Baptist Church in Wentzville.

She worked at Panera Bread Co. for 5 years.

Cherish enjoyed taking care of her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed rescuing animals and tattoos.

Cherish is preceded in death by her father, Tony Tripp; grandpa and grandma Tripp; grandpa Garbo and grandma Berg.

Cherish is survived by her husband of 26 years, David Collins of Pacific; two sons, Zach Collins and fiancé Melissa of Leslie and John Michael Collins of Licking; one sister, Drea Clark and husband Red of Union; her mother, Christine Diak and husband Harry of Wentzville; Step-Father, Danny Dowling of Catawissa; special niece, Winter of Union; special nephews, Drake of Catawissa and Jake of Union; niece, Amelia; nephew, Bady Red; four grandchildren, Gabriel, Cooper, Arlo and Emma; other relatives and many friends.