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Allyson Collins Obituary

Allyson Elizabeth Collins, 46 years, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. at her home in Thibodaux, LA. Beloved daughter of Shirley S. Collins and the late Harold V. Collins, Sr. Sister of Harold V. Collins Jr., Christine C. Hypolite, Carolyn J. Stokes, Sylvia Johnson, Edna Ricard and the late Andrew Johnson. She is also survived by a devoted brother-in-law of Shelby Hypolite. Niece of Willie A. Hughes, Edward Collins, Doris Tollett and Vera Goodman. Goddaughter of Barbara Benn. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. A special thank you is extended to Dr. Patricia Estrada and staff for years of caring services. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastors, Officers and Members of St. John A.M.E. Church (N.O.), Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church (Thibodaux), St. Joseph and St. Luke Catholic Churches (Thibodaux), Asbury United Methodist Church (N.O.) and all surrounding churches are invited. Nicholls State University, Bayou Land Families Helping Families, and Metropolitan Development Center are also invited to attend the wake. Service will be held on Friday, July 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Thibodaux, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John A.M.E. Church, 1017 Bellville St., Algiers, LA. Visitation will be from 11:00am-1:00pm. Interment: Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Arrangements by D.W. RHODES FUNERAL HOME. Visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign guest book.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jul. 1, 2005.

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Bessie Goodman

July 28, 2005

Ally we love you dearly, but we know right about now you are walking, talking and singing with God and his angels.Make us proud Ally you will always be in our hearts.

Uncle Edward,Aunt Doris/Aunt Vear

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Lucrtia Moore-Peters

July 2, 2005

Ally is in her dwelling place, and that has made me glad. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

All my love always,

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