August 21, 1936 - January 31, 2017
James Helen ''Jamie'' Collins, age 80 of West Helena, AR passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born August 21, 1936 in McCool, Mississippi. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She loved her family and enjoyed every second she could be with them. Her passion was her love for Jehovah God, she loved studying her bible and welcomed any conversation in those regards. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in West Helena.
Preceding her in death was her mother and father Helen and Kenneth Knox the two people who influenced her the most in her life and instilled in her the drive for hard work and her notorious determination; her husband, George H. Collins, her daughter and son-in-law whom she loved dearly Carol and James Schaffer and her brother-in-law, Jerry Guinn.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Cindy Collins of Benton, a daughter and son-in-law Ila Moss and Glen Cockroft, of Carthage, MS, two sisters, Joy Guinn of Fredericksburg, VA and Jackie Patterson of Memphis TN, ten grandchildren, Angela Collins, Adrena Myrick, Tera Baldridge, Megan Tharp, Collin Moss, Ali Faith Cockroft, Quinn Lowery, Katrina Swafford, Presly and Maysen Cockroft. 8 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many other extended family members and her precious fur baby, Twix.
A visitation will be Friday, February 3, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena. Graveside service will be 11 am Saturday, February 4 at the Bowie Chapel Cemetery in McCool, MS with O.C. Chun and David Vallun officiating. Pall bearers will be Jim Collins, Brian Guinn, Glen Cockroft, B.J. Ingram, Danny Ray Smith and James Julian.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations be made to UAMS Winthrop P. Rockerfeller Cancer Institute, 4301 West Markham Street, Slot 623 F, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205.
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5 Condolence(s)
Liz LaBree (Betty Christopher)
Thursday, February 2, 2017
So sorry to hear of her passing. I have so many fond memories of her, and all her family when they lived in Groveton, NH. She was such a sweet person, always had a smile and always ready to lend a helping hand. My thoughts and prayers for all her family. May your memories bring you comfort in the hard days ahead. Hugs to all.
Margie Rosamond
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Prayers for my family. My sweet, precious cousin will be missed so much.
Richard Mills
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Jim, Gabriell and I are holding you and your family up in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. We are praying for comfort and strength in the days and weeks ahead for you and your family. Please know that you are loved by many! -Richard Mills
Theresa Lind
Thursday, February 2, 2017
My heart ❤️ is sad today for all of my extended family in the loss of this wonderful lady. James Helen was just a sweet and gentle soul....and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
Linda Moreau
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Jim & Cindy, so sorry for your loss. Prayers