Elease Strom Collins

Elease Strom Collins obituary

Elease Strom Collins

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Elease Collins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary - Edgefield on Feb. 21, 2026.
With heavy hearts, G. L. Brightharp & Sons announces the transition of Mrs. Elease S. Collins who entered into rest February 19, 2026.

Mrs. Collins, a native of Edgefield County, was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Jacqueline Simpkins, Linda (Levi III) Andrews and Valeria (Eltoro) Smith; one son, Paul Collins; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Oscar W. Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be held from 2:00 PM until 5:30 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Professional Services are under the compassionate care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Edgefield.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

23

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2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Edgefield

250 Coral Street, Edgefield, SC 29824

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Feb

24

Funeral

12:00 p.m.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

1120 US 25, Edgefield, SC 29824

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Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.