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Deana Collins Obituary

Collins, Deana Michelle

Age 56, of Dayton, OH, passed away September 25, 2023. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, October 11, 2023, at Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory, Trotwood, OH.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 8, 2023.

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Sponsored by Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory - Trotwood (Dayton).

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Alashia Durham

October 11, 2023

May God be with the family so sorry for your loss prayers going up for Deana may she rest in peace from Alashia Durham

Carla English

October 10, 2023

My sincere condolence to the family. She will be truly missed.

Cynthia Mckinney

October 1, 2023

She was a real hard working woman, coach, trainer, mentor, very smart role model I learned alot from Ms. Deana worked with her at Payless for many years over the years she trained my daughter as her assistant Manger @ Dollar General I new her for a long time I graduated with her ex husband my daughters went to school with her sons. I'm feeling some kind of way I'm praying for comfort and strength sending my condolences

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11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory

4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416

Oct

11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory

4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416

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Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory - Trotwood (Dayton)

4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416

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