Southern Memorial Funeral Home
Grandsons’ Church of God By Faith Deacons Friends of the Family
The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this hour of bereavement. May God Bless and Keep You!
Southern Memorial Funeral Home 911 S. Randolph Street
103 W. Southport Street
Eufaula, Alabama 36303
Dothan, Alabama 36301
(334) 687-3500
Thursday, February 11, 2016 ~ 11:30 AM
(334) 793-9300
www.southernmemorialfuneralhomede.com
“When Only The Best Will Do”
128 S. Rocky Creek Road ~ Ashford, Alabama
, Pastor
Mother Lillie Mae Collins was born October 27, 1931 to the late Roosevelt and Mittie Gaskin. She was married to the late Earnest (E.C.) Collins and to that union 8 children were born. Mother Collins dedicated her life to Christ and joined Church of God By Faith at an early age. She served as a faithful Church Mother and member of the Missionary Board until her health failed. Mother Collins worked at Wex- Tex Corporation for forty-one years while doing hair as a side job. She was known by all of Ashford for her famous press and curl hairdos. Even though the hot comb would graze your ear every now and then, Mother Collins would always blame the burning sensation on the hot grease, not her.
Musical Prelude Processional
Ashford Male Chorus
Opening Statement
Elder Willie F. Britt
Selection
Ashford Male Chorus
Prayer
Appointee
Old Testament Scripture New Testament Scripture
Appointee Appointee
Selection Reflections
Ashford Male Chorus Gwendolyn Crittenton
Obituary Reading
Read Silently
Mother Collins is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, and children Diane Collins Davis, Brenda Collins Butler; Earnest, Patricia, Theo, and Marcus Collins.
Acknowledgements
Kathy Hardrick
Solo
Nora Mae Nix
She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons; Rayford Collins, Virginia Beach, VA and Kenneth L. Collins, Ashford, AL. Grandchildren; Randal Collins, Chicago, IL Kevis Davis, Manchester, VA; Ernie Davis, Anthony Davis Minneapolis, MN; Tramaine Moore, Newark NJ; and Aisha Mc Duffie, Washington, DC. Two Very Dear Cousins; Gwendolyn Crittenton and Kathy Hardrick, Ashford, AL ; a host of other family members and friends.
Eulogy
Reverend Rayford Collins
Recessional
Barfield Cemetery
Church of God by Faith Fellowship Hall
The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this hour of bereavement. May God Bless and Keep You!
Southern Memorial Funeral Home 911 S. Randolph Street
103 W. Southport Street
Eufaula, Alabama 36303
Dothan, Alabama 36301
(334) 687-3500
Thursday, February 11, 2016 ~ 11:30 AM
(334) 793-9300
www.southernmemorialfuneralhomede.com
“When Only The Best Will Do”
128 S. Rocky Creek Road ~ Ashford, Alabama
, Pastor
Mother Lillie Mae Collins was born October 27, 1931 to the late Roosevelt and Mittie Gaskin. She was married to the late Earnest (E.C.) Collins and to that union 8 children were born. Mother Collins dedicated her life to Christ and joined Church of God By Faith at an early age. She served as a faithful Church Mother and member of the Missionary Board until her health failed. Mother Collins worked at Wex- Tex Corporation for forty-one years while doing hair as a side job. She was known by all of Ashford for her famous press and curl hairdos. Even though the hot comb would graze your ear every now and then, Mother Collins would always blame the burning sensation on the hot grease, not her.
Musical Prelude Processional
Ashford Male Chorus
Opening Statement
Elder Willie F. Britt
Selection
Ashford Male Chorus
Prayer
Appointee
Old Testament Scripture New Testament Scripture
Appointee Appointee
Selection Reflections
Ashford Male Chorus Gwendolyn Crittenton
Obituary Reading
Read Silently
Mother Collins is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, and children Diane Collins Davis, Brenda Collins Butler; Earnest, Patricia, Theo, and Marcus Collins.
Acknowledgements
Kathy Hardrick
Solo
Nora Mae Nix
She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons; Rayford Collins, Virginia Beach, VA and Kenneth L. Collins, Ashford, AL. Grandchildren; Randal Collins, Chicago, IL Kevis Davis, Manchester, VA; Ernie Davis, Anthony Davis Minneapolis, MN; Tramaine Moore, Newark NJ; and Aisha Mc Duffie, Washington, DC. Two Very Dear Cousins; Gwendolyn Crittenton and Kathy Hardrick, Ashford, AL ; a host of other family members and friends.
Eulogy
Reverend Rayford Collins
Recessional
Barfield Cemetery
Church of God by Faith Fellowship Hall
