VENICE, Fla. — Rose E. Collings, 86, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Auburn, died March 3. She was born July 5, 1925.

Survivors include Nelson A., her husband of 69 years (the love of her life); son, Daniel of New York; daughter, Donna of Florida; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and Ralph Garnett, a close family friend.