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Sheila Collins Obituary

Sheila Y. Holden Collins VIRGINIA BEACH - Sheila Yvonne Holden Collins was born Aug. 15, 1956 to the late Esther Mae Holden and the late Charles Vincent Benson of Westover, Md. She departed this life Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010 at Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, at the age of 54. A funeral will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. in John Wesley United Methodist Church-Cottage Grove, Westover. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Princess Anne. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Princess Anne.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 2, 2010.

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tesha collins

December 8, 2021

momma i miss you...i saw you today when i was out walking...you knew i needed to see you...i love you
ps: i look just like you

Julie Hensley Geer

June 3, 2021

10 years later and I still miss you my beautiful friend!

tesha collins

January 4, 2019

momma i miss you and i love you...idk what made me come on here today but i just needed to....continue resting in paradise baby

Jeanne Hanke

December 6, 2010

Kathy - I'm very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 3, 2010

our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow may gods comfort be with you -michael and tammy bacon berlin md.

debbie polk

December 3, 2010

"Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Collins family. She will be missed and remember we are here if you need anything. She was a very beautiful person and friend an I will never for get her. Debbie & Mickey Polk (Princess Anne Md)

Deneen Robinson-Cephas

December 3, 2010

Thoughts and prayers to the Collins family during these difficult times.

December 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at your time of need......There are no words to express the love and admiration to see the strength you have at such a trying time.....just remember I am here for you all and if you need anything let me know...love you guys always...............Joenashia Henley and all the Grant Family .....Grafenwoehr,Germany

Charn Robinson

December 2, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vivian & Ronald Johnson

December 2, 2010

We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family. Know that God will be with you through this time, just believe that he will. I will remember Sheila as my neighbor and friend. She will be missed.

Hattie Beckwith

December 2, 2010

The Palmer and Beckwith family send you all our deepest sympathy for the lost of your love one. we will miss her but we will always have her memories in our heart. God Bless you all.

Joletta Whaley

December 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of bereavement.

Karen (Carr) Cannon

December 2, 2010

I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family of Sheila. This was a total surprise to read. There are no words to express to make you feel better, but just know in time that all will be understood in time why God called her home. Be blessed, for you will be made whole again knowing that she is watching and taking care of you from above. Know that if you need me I am here.

The Burden Family

December 2, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Teina Fontaine-Veney

December 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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