Chester, MD - Heidi Collins passed away Feb. 2, 2016 at John Hopkins. She was the daughter of the late Olaf and Eva Bartmann. Ms. Collins worked with computers in the I.T. support department in the USDA. Ms. Collins was a very gifted artist who worked with ceramics. She was a featured artist on the McCormick website. She loved the beach and often crafted crab items. She was a strong willed woman who always told the truth even when you didn't want to hear it. She was a great joy to her grandchildren which were the loves of her life as well as her dogs. Ms. Collins is survived by her daughter Nicole Rettig; granddaughter, Dominque Collier; and grandson, Nicholas Rettig. Services will be held privately by the family. Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington. Visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to send flowers or sign condolence book.