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Helen Collins Obituary
Stockton, CA
Helen R. (Wright) Collins
Sept. 23, 1941 - December 19, 2007
Helen R. (Wright) Collins. Born September 23, 1941 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to
Wiley & Virginia
Wright. Grew up in Stockton. Graduated from Franklin High School in 1960. Married to Charles Collins who preceded her in death. Retired from Sharpe Army Depot.
She is survived by her three children David Collins (wife Juliana), Rhonda Collins and Jimmy Collins, three grandchildren Christopher Collins, Jennifer Collins and Charles Myers, her "blood sister" since they were 9 years old Phyllis Harmon, many nieces and nephews who dearly loved her as well as many extended family member whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her brother John Wright. Mrs. Collins was referred to as Gert, Granny and Housemom by some. Her children thought of Mom as being very tough. "She fought for many years to stay alive. We give thanks to those doctors who gave us many extra years we might not have had without them. Dr. Dugger, Dr. D. Sloan, Dr. Dighe, Dr. Chothia, Dr Barbeff, Dr. Tuxen, Dr. Gregorious and many St. Joseph's staff members: "we want to thank you for the extra time".
Friends are invited to services Thursday, December 27, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 3535 N. El Dorado St., Stockton. Vistation: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., at Wallace-Martin Funeral Home, 520 N. Sutter St., Stockton. Committal: Cherokee Memorial Park.
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Ray & Joy Tensmeyer
December 26, 2007
To the Collins Family:
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you all as you grieve.
Suzanne Estes
December 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Charles, and the rest of your family. I know this will be a difficult time for you, but always know that I and all of us in SOU will be there for you.
TIFFANY TURNER
December 26, 2007
WE ARE VERRY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WILL MISS HELEN SO MUCH. SHE WAS A GREAT AND LOVING PERSON ARE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER FAMILY. WE LOVE YOU GUYS. LOVE RONNIE AND TIFFANY TURNER
Oneeh Porras
December 25, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I still remember Helen way back 20 years ago when I visited America. Seeing her beatiful smile and very kind hearted mother. I really missed her so much.
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Becky Turner
December 23, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Helen will be sadly missed, she was a very dear and close friend to our Mother, Kathern Estes. She was a fighter, that's for sure. She'll have peace now.
Tim & Becky Turner
Calhoun, Ga.
Linda Creaghe
December 23, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Please accept my sympathies. Helen was a wonderful person. I have many great memories of our days at the depot. She was a great friend. We shared a lot of laughs.
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