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for Collette Wheeless
January 22, 2016
Life is a journey. You are a globe trotter. I guess you have seen most of what this world has to offer. Now you travel among the stars. Say hello to God for us tell him we will get there in time. Bless you. Love you. See you on the other side.
CPT Karen Roddy-Spikes
January 15, 2016
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of Collette. We served in the same Army Reserve unit, once upon a time during the journey of our career's. I remember like yesterday, when she told me she was about to retire from the Reserve's, and began working at DSCC, I was so happy for her, and she was so excited for the new chapter in her life to begin. She was a person full of resourceful information, daring to do what someone said she couldn't, and was very generous to help the person to her left and right. She was so hilarious about some of the stories she shared with me, I would just laugh so hard, that she would start laughing at me laughing and we couldn't stop. Collette also was very encouraging unselfishly. She will be missed! I send my condolences and prayers to her Family. God Bless You Wheeless and Corbin Family.
Jo Brandon-Jones
January 14, 2016
I am Collette's former Co-Worker and previous conversation buddy. Collette and I clicked right away when we met in 2011. Maybe because we shared our military backgrounds and work experience. She is one of the most courageous, invigorating, considerate, funny, and definitely most accomplished woman that I know. She broke barriers as an African-American Woman and Leader in the military and in the Scuba Diving World. Being as adventurous as she was, it is hard to believe that she had time to bake BEAUTIFUL cakes out of LOVE. She wasn't a bad pool player either:). I will cherish all the beautiful moments that she shared with me. To the family, I never met any of you but she LOVED all of you tremendously and talked about you all the time. She also loved and missed her father very much and now they are together. Naomi, she was VERY proud of you, your accomplishments, and just like her, your "go get it" attitude. She also loved her mother so much and enjoyed going shopping with her. Thanks for sharing your loved one with me. The pleasure was definitely mine. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Vicky Greene
January 13, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Collette's entire family. My prayers will be with you all for strength and courage during this difficult time. I worked with Collette and will definitely miss her. She will always have a special place in my heart.
God Has Called One of His Angels Back to Heaven.
Yvonne Cousar
January 13, 2016
Sending my love and my prayers to the family. Collette, we will miss your physical presence, but you will live forever in our hearts.
Sally McBeth
January 12, 2016
My beautiful cousin you were a wonderful daughter wife sister and mother. You r missed I wish I been there for you but at this time God need you more. I truly love you
Andrea Banton
January 12, 2016
I had the pleasure of knowing Collette through the Army Reserve.
Her eyes always lit up when she spoke about her diving experiences.
She will be missed.
My prayers to the family.
Tonya Brown
January 12, 2016
My condolences to Collette's family! She will be deeply missed. May God comfort you in this difficult time!
Sending my love and my prayers to the family. We will miss your physical presence, but you will live forever in our hearts.
Yvonne Cousar
January 12, 2016
Duane Behrens
January 12, 2016
Sad loss for the entire Wheeless family.
Lester Daniels
January 12, 2016
Sorry for the loss of Collette. My family and I will keep her family in our prayers.
Patty Marsano
January 12, 2016
Collette is my friend! I had the distinct pleasure of serving with her in the Army Reserves where we shared many great times. I will miss the random messages of her whereabouts. I'll miss her stories of her latest adventures across the world diving. I will miss our story telling of our early soldier experience. I will miss her fashion sense that was one of the best. Most of all I will miss her!
January 12, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of their daughter and mother. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Loretta Rogers
Ida Harper
January 12, 2016
God Bless Family of Colette, we will keep you in our prayers to have the strength to get through these times. She will be missed but will always be remembered. Your Cousin Ida Harper
Judy Washington
January 12, 2016
So sorry for the loss of dear Collette. My prayers go out for God to provide continued comfort for the family and close friends during this difficult time.
Ruth Binkley Whatley
January 12, 2016
My heart and prayers are with you at this very difficult time .
Wendy DeHaven
January 12, 2016
So sorry for the family loss. Collette will be missed by so many. She was a wonderful gal and a friend to all that knew her.
Harold "Deke" Long
January 12, 2016
Collette was great person. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Deborah Green
January 12, 2016
Prayers for the family in their time of sorrow
Jacqueline Stephens
January 12, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family & friends of Collette Sharon Wheeless.
Kelly Grumelot
January 12, 2016
Collette was a beautiful presence on this earth who touched many lives. I was honored to serve with her and count her as a friend. My heartfelt sadness at her loss. May God bless you and give you grace as you mourn her loss. I will miss her. Kelly Grumelot, Greenville, sc
Deb Wesley
January 12, 2016
God Bless her soul! My prayers for her family and friends. May You find peace knowing Collette is in God's arms, Amen!
Eldrid Davis
January 11, 2016
My heart is truly sadden by the loss of my friend Collette. She had touched so many lives with her kindness, thoughtfulness, caring and sharing. She will be greatly missed. Collette is now in God's hands. May God comfort the family at this very difficult time.
Roger G Brown
January 11, 2016
Collette was a wonderful friend and former work colleague. She was unselfish with her time and knowledge, always professionally stylish, fun-loving, dedicated to her hobbies, funny, and loved God and country. She made a difference in our environment. For the family, please take comfort in knowing Collette will be dearly missed and was loved immensely. May the Lord ease your great loss; and ours.
January 11, 2016
My condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort sustain you at this time.
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