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Solomon Collins Obituary
Solomon Collins, 79, passed away on May 6, 2025. His beloved wife, Dr. Sherry Collins, 79, passed away 16 days later on May 22, 2025.
Solomon and Sherry were long-time educators in the Benton Harbor Area School District. He was the former special education director and she was the founder and principal of the Gifted and Talented Academy. After they retired from the school system, they taught graduate students at Western Michigan University and Grand Valley State University on how to become effective K-12 teachers.
Solomon and Sherry were funeralized in Jackson, Miss., during the month of May; however, a celebration of life memorial service will be conducted for them at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. This memorial service will be held at the Highland Avenue SDA Church, 2075 Highland Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022.
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MICHAEL J. JONES
June 26, 2025
CONDOLENCES FROM FORMER EDUCATOR, MICHAEL JONES
CRIOSS COUNTRY AND ASSISTANT TRACK COACHC
Elizabeth Miller- Jones
June 23, 2025
Dr Sherry Collin´s was one of my teachers a very long time ago. And she was a very caring person that made sure that you understood what she was teaching. If you didn´t learn it wasn´t because of the teacher or the lesson. Prayers for the family and friends
Pamela Schueneman
June 21, 2025
I had the pleasure of moving next door to Sherry and Soloman at their Rocky Gap home after they had both retired. They usually arrived for the summer season before we did, and Sherry's flower beds were absolutely gorgeous! They would share the fruits of their garden harvest with us! Solomon couldn't wait to buy greens from our brother, Tom's vegetable farm at Spinks Corners.
They both made me laugh from the many stories they shared! I was so sad when Solomon struggled from various health issues, preventing them from coming back to their summer home. They will be Missed!
Cynthia A Miller
June 19, 2025
I enjoyed working with Sherry Collins many years ago. She was a fine educator who carried the students' best interests in her heart at all times.
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