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GLORIA COLLINS Obituary
Gloria Jean Collins, age 60, of Hampton, Florida passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Shands Starke with family by her side. She was born in Albany, Georgia on October 12, 1950 to the late John Thomas Ford and Lula Pearl Webb Ford. Jean was of the Baptist faith and she was an avid Gator fan. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her brothers, John Edison Ford and Herman Lamar Ford; and her sister, Jacqueline Elenor Ford Dobos.
She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Wendell J. Collins of Hampton, FL; her son, Wendell J. Collins Jr. (Gina) of Starke, FL and their children, Jessica Clements, Candice Jones, Wendell J. Collins, III; her son, Wyatt John Collins (Christine) of Hampton, FL and their children, Wyatt John Collins, Jr. and Wade Joseph Collins; her daughter, Julie Collins Alvstad (Carl) of Lake Asbury, FL and their children, Madison Nicole Alvstad, Erica Morgan Alvstad, and Mikayla Grace Alvstad; her brothers, Kenneth William Ford, Marvin Wendell Ford, and Edgar Dewey Ford; and her sister, Virgie Pauline Ford Darley.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 17, 2011 at 10:30 am at Archie Tanner Funeral Services with Pastor Jimmy Scott officiating. Interment will be held on Friday at 2:00 pm at Siloam Cemetery in Lake City, FL. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of ARCHIE TANNER FUNERAL SERVICES, Starke, FL. 904-964-5757. Visit www.archietannerfuneralservices.com to sign the family's guest book.
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Audrey & Jim Edelen
July 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patti Hagerty
June 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Collins family. Jean was a very special person.
Kim Squibb
June 16, 2011
"Gina..myself and Darren are sending you our thoughts and prayers to you and your family...hugs ...Kim Squibb(Newfoundland,Canada)
June 15, 2011
Wendell your entire "family" at Florida Pest Control is sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do for you. Pam & the Gang
Pat Kramer
June 15, 2011
Gina.....please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
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