Rebecca Landsdowne Collins

Rebecca Collins Obituary

Rebecca Landsdowne Collins, 85, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, Harless A. (Bob) Collins; son, William H. (Bill) Collins; and two grandsons, Timothy Patrick Palmer and Jeremiah Scott Stephens. She was a member of Hollins Church of the Nazarene and a former employee of Crossroads K & W. Rebecca is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Kenneth Criner Sr., of Roanoke, Carol Jane Booth, of Vinton, Belinda and Mike Holman, of Boones Mill, Sandy and Jeff Artis, of Roanoke; her sister, Frances Worley, of Worcester, Mass.; 14 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren; and 3 greatgreatgrandchildren who all were the joy of her life. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Riddle and the Pastor Tommy FiGart officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Mar. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Collins

13 Entries

Becky Ann Ferris

March 22, 2009

Over the last few days we have all spent a great amount of time together. Even though we were not brought together under the best circumstances and we sometimes annoyed each other, it was great. We were all together, and that is what Grandma always loved. Besides for her love for God, we were the most important thing in her life. She loved spending time with all of us. She has raised all of us to be a perfect example of what a family should be. I know that we will all miss her, but I feel grateful. Grateful that we have had these last few days to spend together, saying goodbye to her. A lot of people do not get that but we did. And even though she seemed like she did not know what was going on at times, she knew that we were all there together, telling her goodbye, and I know that she would have loved nothing more. This is only goodbye for a while, because we will meet her again on the streets of gold. And just like Christian said we will see her again, and when we do we can say "Hey I know you." So for now we love you Grandma and we hope you run fast with that new heart. Run Fast Grandma.

Lucille Worley

March 16, 2009

SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus'love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.

There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.

When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH,OUR BELOVED BECKY...YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!
Much love,your sister,Frances Worley--Lucille and Harry Worley--Richard Worley--Melissa,Joel Sr.,Joel Jr.,Alyssa and Ashley Wentworth

Karen Tagle

March 13, 2009

Grandmama:
I have another angel watching over me.
She's with the Lord in heaven and happy as can be.
She has no worries or no pains
She has been set free.
She's achieved what she has longed for.
She loved him till the end.
She kept her faith, always believed and now she calls him friend.
In heaven, but still with us
in our heats and minds.
If you really need her,
just search and you will find.
The memories always present.
The love that is still here.
She's looking down from heaven.
Prepare to join her there.

I love you grandmama forever,
Karen
03/01/09
Written by Karen Tagle in memory of my grandmama Rebecca L Collins

samantha holman

March 4, 2009

We all loved rebecca to me it was just mawmaw and she was the life of our family and she still is. To us this is just a a good bye for a little while because we will all run wilth her on the streets of gold one day.

love, great gandaughter
samantha holman

Shirley Oliver

March 3, 2009

Dear Janie, I am so sorry for the lost of your wonderful mother. She was truly a beautiful lady inside and out. I will never forget her for her caring ways and kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family at this time.

Elaine McCauley

March 3, 2009

Dear Ken & Becky Criner and Family,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
I know that Mama's are hard to give up. May you rejoice knowing that we'll see our Mom's again one day in heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Take time to care for yourself.

The McCauley Family

March 2, 2009

Melissa Welch

March 2, 2009

To all who LOVES Grandma Collins,
I am truely sorry for the lost.
Grandma will be truely be missed.
She did not met a person she did not LOVE.
May God give PEACE to all who knew her and LOVES her.

Claudette Leigh Nichols(Alphin)

March 2, 2009

Petie,Janie,Belinda,Sandy and Family;
Aunt Becky is finally home with Harless and Bill.Lets rejoice! God is with you in your time of grieving. Our memories and love are forever.
Love Claudette Leigh

Sue Lucas

March 2, 2009

Dear Becky ,Janie,Belinda and SandyI am so very sorry for your great loss. Your Mother was a precious sweet lady. I loved seeing her in walmart with you Janie and Becky. I pray God comfort you in this sad time.You all will be in my prayers. Sue Lucas

AnnMarie Cash & Family Cash-Martin

March 2, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We are keeping you in our prayers. Let us know if we can do anything to help. Talk to you soon.

Janet Huff

March 2, 2009

Our family wants to extend our sympathy to all the Criner family and to Mrs. Collins' extended family. Keith Criner, her grandson, is our son-in-law. Mrs. Collins was a delightful lady and we enjoyed her company over the years. I know she will be very much missed. Jimmy and Janet Huff and the family of Mrs. Frank (Mary) Shinault.

MARTHA ( YOPP ) COLE

March 2, 2009

PETE, JANIE, BELINDA, AND SANDY, AND FAMILIES,
I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT AUNT BECKY'S PASSING, SHE WAS SO SPECIAL, SHE WILL BE SO MISSED BY ALL, YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS,

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