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Michelle Maria Collins

1974 - 2012

BORN

1974

DIED

2012

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Walter A. Frey Funeral Home

2150 Broadway Ave

Lorain, Ohio

Michelle Collins Obituary

Michelle Maria Collins, 38 of Lorain, Ohio died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in her home following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 12, 1974 in Amherst, Ohio. Michelle was a life long Lorain resident. She was very active with AA. Michelle attended the House of Praise International, Lorain. She enjoyed spending time with kids and her nephews, especially Spencer, face book and collecting bears, unicorns and dolls. Michelle is survived by her parents, Irene Naomi (nee: Ice) Edmonson and William Leroy Collins; her son, John J. Carter of Vermilion, Ohio, her daughter, Ashley Maria Carter of Lorain and her brothers, William L. Collins of Sheffield Lake, Ohio and Michael D. Collins of Lorain. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Collins in 1989. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 2 PM until 4 PM and from 6 PM until 8 PM in the Walter A. Frey Funeral Home, 700 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052 where funeral services will follow at 8 PM with Pastor Mark Hebebrand officiating. Michelle will be taken to the Gaydos Funeral Home, Vansburg, Kentucky where visitation will be on Monday, December 17, 2012 from 10 AM until 1 PM, the time of the service. Burial will follow in Waring Cemetery, Garrison, Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be given to the Walter A. Frey Funeral Home for funeral expenses. Condolences made to www.freyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Morning Journal from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2012.

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Pat (Nau) Logar

December 19, 2012

Prayers and condolences are with you and your family Irene with the lose of your daughter. Thinking of you during your time of grief.

Joe & Charlene Godfrey

December 19, 2012

Irene and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolenes and know that our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless all of you.

December 19, 2012

i just got the news about her death im so sorry. she will be truly miss she always was there at the morning meetings.I will truly miss you Michelle Lynette

jamie nowlin

December 18, 2012

michelle, you will be truely missed.. you were an inspiration to many and also a very good friend as well. your words touched many as well as your heart. I love you and know that god has gained another loving angel to watch over us down here.

December 18, 2012

Bill, Irene, Billy, Michael, John, Ashley, family, what can be said? You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May hope survive. Peace.

Diannna Poley

December 18, 2012

Michelle, I'll zlways miss you... You're in God's hands now....Love you lil mama.

Ron & Dolly Harrell

December 16, 2012

May God Bless You All.

Consuela Evans

December 16, 2012

Michelle you will greatly b miss. May u rest in peace beautiful...God bless the Collins family.

Fay Yee

December 16, 2012

I'm so sorry. There are no words to say for a loss of a child. I pray God will carry you through. May god bless the whole family.

The Scott Family

December 16, 2012

May you now rest in peace...God bless...

Greg Garcia

December 16, 2012

Irene, Bill, and family, thinking of you during your tine of sorrow. May God bless and keep you in his loving care.

ryan tom

December 16, 2012

heaven holds a place pure hearts,god bless all the friends and family who she left on earth.

Diana Jaram

December 15, 2012

Their is no words to say for a loss of a child at any age so sorry to here this God be with all our family.

Kevin P

December 15, 2012

True sadness to the family..RIP

ROSE

December 15, 2012

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL

Ricky and family

Richard Gratz

December 15, 2012

You will always have a place in my heart Michelle, you have been a life long friend of mine and we all know friends are hard to come by these days. May your soul rest in peace and your spirit reach out and touch each and every one of us. You will never be forgotten....Ricky

Denver & Marge Casto

December 14, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss and can never put into words how we feel. All our Prayers and sympthay.

Stephanie Baumert

December 14, 2012

Rest in Peace

December 14, 2012

our hearts and prayers go out to all the family and friends, she will be missed... bert & andrea wilson xoxox

BILLY & TRICIA SAUNDERS

December 14, 2012

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

The Hall Family

December 14, 2012

May this family find comfort and peace within each other at this most difficult time.

Penny Barlow

December 14, 2012

Sleep with the Angels... I will truly miss you and the total willingness you had for the A.A. community and the lives you touched on your journey.. You made me very proud to be part of that journey as your Sponsor and your Friend.

Richardson Family

December 14, 2012

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

Angie Cooksey-Miller

December 14, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Michelle. She was a great girl when we were in school who grew into a Beautiful woman. Prayers for the entire family.

Tami Merves, childhood friend

December 14, 2012

I'm so sorry to see this. RIP for eternity, Michelle and God Bless your family.

Pat West

December 14, 2012

You will be missed, all your words of courage and hope. God Bless this family.

dianna Poley

December 14, 2012

My lil mama... I miss you already.... till next time I see you..I Love you....

December 14, 2012

John,Nancy Krasienko

Patricia Falbo

December 14, 2012

R.I.P Michelle, You will be missed by all.

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