Overview
- Gov. Andy Beshear announced her death and praised her as a "powerhouse" who made an undeniable difference.
- Collins served as Kentucky’s 56th governor from 1983 to 1987 after serving as lieutenant governor from 1979 to 1983.
- Her administration secured the Toyota auto assembly plant, a centerpiece of her economic development strategy.
- She emphasized improving public education, reflecting her background as a teacher and a long-running priority of her tenure.
- Attorney General Russell Coleman offered condolences praising her barrier-breaking leadership, and services had not yet been finalized.