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for Joyce Collins
Juanita Thompson
April 6, 2009
To The Collins Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember your loved one. Peace and blessings!
Myra Howard
March 11, 2009
From the Howard, Gray, Toson families. We understand your sorrow and share in your loss. Having met your mother through her visit to Port Arthur through Melicent, she was a gracious Christian woman who was loved and who's Christian persona exemplified who she was. We continue to pray for you guys and leave you with the thoughts of the 23rd Psalm. Good night Joyce, we'll see you in the morning. Love, Myra, Ransonette, Tabitha, Meagan, Morgan.
Wendi and Edward
March 1, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Dave Hoefner
February 25, 2009
Dear Bob,
Although Ruth and I only knew Joyce for a short time, she made a lasting impression on both of Us. We are so sorry for your loss, but can tell from all of the entries in the guest book, You are very proud of the way she lived her life. You and your wonderful family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Annette Walker-Rogers
February 25, 2009
To my family,
God Bless you in this time of sorrow. May God keep you in knowing that Aunt Joyce was truly blessed and was indeed a blessing to all. I love you all.
Love,
John & Annette (Walker) Rogers
Ruby Green - Adams
February 24, 2009
May God Bless and keep your family in his loving arms. The Green Sister Ruby, Carolyn and Marilyn
Regina Payton
February 24, 2009
To RC, Brian, Bobby, Deneene and the entire Walker Family:
Joyce's passing on to Glory has made a major impact on so many of us. When I think of my "big sister", how energized she was and that big beautiful smile, my sadness is replaced by the vision of angels singing on high.
I spoke to Joyce briefly some time in October and her undaunting faith inspired me. She told me of her illness and said "I'm alright with this, I'm just going to see how God's going to work this out." Her spiritual walk with God was steadfast. Be strong. We'll be caught up to meet him...when the trump sounds.
Love
Regina Berry Payton
Soncire Brown
February 24, 2009
I thank God for having Pastor Collins in my life for over fifteen years. She is an awesome example for all of us. She did not compromise the gospel but demonstrated it through holiness, excellence, courage, boldness and most importantly LOVE. I pray that her family finds strength in this time and takes refuge in the shadow of the Almighty God. His peace and spirit are there to comfort you as she is no longer with us but eternally with Him.
edward walker jr
February 24, 2009
To the family of Joyce Collins.
The Lord knows whats best so He called his dear servant home to rest in his Kingdom no more pain no more suffering.I will miss her to with her gracious smile r.i p my dear cuz.
Erica Warren
February 24, 2009
Deacon Collins and Family,
May GOD continue to comfort you and your family.
CHARLENE BOLDEN
February 23, 2009
TO THE COLLINS FAMILY:
GOD KNOW BEST AS HE ONLY TAKE THE BEST, MY PRAYER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THAT YOU WILL FIND PEACE, JUST KNOWING OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.
SIS. CHARLENE BOLDEN
M.O.B.CHURCH HISTORIAN
Pearl Clark and Holton Family
February 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alvin and Alexis Jones
February 23, 2009
To the Collins, Walker, Jones, Morgan Families,
To Lose one of our own family members brings us much sorrow and pain. But like Joyce, we trust God to see us through this most humbling period of our lives. Joyce was a bright shinning spirit and when we think upon her memory -- all we have to do is look-up and she'll be the brightest star twinkling in the sky. She is no longer suffering -- God must have needed an excellent minister in heaven.
Joyce, we'll search for just a trace of your loving face, meet us at heaven’s gate.
Cousins, Alvin and Alexis Jones
Eunice Foster Lowe
February 22, 2009
To the Collins Family, As a long time of Henry and your family, my memories of Joyce and "the family" mirror those I read on this guest book. She will truly be missed. Do remember what a blessing her life has been and will continue to be to us all.
Love, Minister Eunice Foster Lowe
Donald and The Fitzgerald Family
February 22, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Daphne Davidson
February 22, 2009
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing that each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens...take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank Hale
February 22, 2009
May you RIP
PEARL DUKES
February 21, 2009
MY DEAR JOYCEE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL. I WILL MISS YOU ALOT BUT I KNOW YOU'LL ALWAYS BE WITH ME IN SPIRIT. YOU AND GENE ARE TOGETHER TAKE CARE OF HIM FOR ME. LOVE YOU
PEARL DUKES
Ima Jean jOHNSON
February 20, 2009
I have fond memories of Joyce when we worked at Tucson Electric Power together in Customer Services. She was always witty and positive and Loved The Lord dearly. Prayers to RC and the rest of the family
Fannie Collins Bradley
February 20, 2009
I will always remember you, Joyce. First as a friend, then as a cousin, and most definitely as a child of God. He loved you first and He continues to love you. May you rest in peace with the most qualified candidate to manage your everlasting life in Heaven.
Ophelia S. Parker
February 19, 2009
R.C. and famly, I offer this prayer: Heavenly Father, We thank you that Joyce no longer has to suffer pain or fear, that she no longer is grappling with death, or fighting for life.
Our years pass quickly, our days are few and full of trouble. Now that Joyce has passed from our earthly sight, we thank you for the years of her presence among us and what she meant to each of us.
Dear God, please grant us comfort and peace as we grieve her passing and honour her memory. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Eugene Woodard (Woody)
February 19, 2009
I just learned today that Joyce passed on to be with the lord. Joyce and her husband Robert have been a great inspiration. Joyce touched so many lives, I will truly miss her but her memory and the great times I had sharing in her ministry will be with me always. May her family and friends find Strength in the memories of her righteousness and morality as I have. I Thank God for the times I shared through Joyce's ministry.
Veron Chapple
February 19, 2009
Mama Collins was one of the most influential people in my life. The lessons she taught me I will never forget. Because of her passion and anointing my life will never be the same. One of God’s best, I will miss her, always love her, and never forget her!
Chuck and Teri Krause
February 19, 2009
Joyce was one of the nicest and fun people we've ever been around. She seemed to live life to the fullest. She'll be missed.
Our sincere condolences to Bob, her children and her family
Ed Painz
February 19, 2009
Dear Bob, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I never got the chance to meet Joyce, but if she was anything like you, she would be a joy to be around. Keep the fond memories of her in your mind, and she will live in your heart forever !
God Bless you & your family,
Ed Painz
Mary R Shackelford
February 19, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Linda Smoke
February 19, 2009
Bob, I have missed you Joyce and all in Tucson. Joyce had one of the brightest personalities and was truly a genuinely caring person. I will miss knowing she's there with you. I hope all goes well for you in the future. Linda
The Riggs Family
February 19, 2009
Pastor Collins was a powerful woman of Jah. She loved and she prayed for our family. We loved and we prayed her as well. We will miss her...
Mike Payne
February 19, 2009
I will never forget your kindness and support as I grew up to adulthood in Berea,OH. God has gained a new soldier.
Brian Mathews
February 19, 2009
R.C. and Family: Joyce was such a terrific person. I was so thankful when she prayed with me during a hard time in my life. She now knows your family is in my prayers.
BEM
Paulette Ellis
February 19, 2009
We will always remember and cherish the love that Joyce shared with our family. Our prayers are with you.
Eddie, Paulette, Gabriel and Jamiah Ellis
Pastor Solo
February 19, 2009
R C and dear family of our precious friend Pastor Joyce. We feel the loss of your loved one. We had many great times serving God together. "Well done thy good and faithful servant" as you met our heavenly Father.
Love Pastor Solo and Jan
Dina Metcalfe
February 19, 2009
I have been blessed by knowing Joyce, and watching her examples of true faith and love in action.
Karen Suitt
February 19, 2009
Mama Collins. I will always remember the advice, love, prayers and encouragement you gave me since I was 16 years old up until I moved from AZ in 2002. When I was born again, you were my mother in Christ as well. I love you and miss you and your smile. Love your other daughter, Karen Suitt
Paul Collins
February 19, 2009
Mrs. Collins is an inspiration to all who knew her. By being able to experience her generosity, caring ways, and most of all having her inspiration she will live on in each of us. Our world is shaken by this loss but our lives have been enriched because of her. God bless her family and all who knew her like me.
Minister Rosalind Johnson
February 19, 2009
Pastor Collins was a powerful woman of God that touch and love me so deeply for the 17 years that I have been in Tucson. Being under her leadership in the Pastor Care Ministry at Agape Christian Community Church then Mother Collins showed me what it meant to be a servant of God when she wash our feet then I knew that this Christian walk was truly a lifestyle of serving the Kingdom. Thank You Pastor Collins for all of your words of wisdom, prayers, teaching, and of course your special love you have showed to me and others over the years. Thank you Mr. Collins for sharing your Wife, and thank you Brian, Bobby and Deneene for sharing your Mother. Praying for your strength and peace.
Pat Townsend
February 19, 2009
Robert,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Kristi Townsend
Bobbye La Shelle Jones-Chapple
February 18, 2009
Pastor Collins was my sons God-Mother and she always stayed before the Lord for my family and no matter what had that wonderful smile that so many will not forget. Till we meet in the air. Love you momma.
Malvin Moore
February 18, 2009
TO: R.C and Family; my prays are with you! Mrs Joyce Collins was a person who gave her kindness to many people,the Rainbow Restaurant! GOD HAS SMILED ON HER;HE HAS SET HER FREE!!
Jonathan Lewis
February 18, 2009
Dear family and friends of Joyce Collins. Sometime around 1999 I was introduced to Joyce. She called me to help her with a youth outreach event. She asked me to minister through rap while she gave a presentation of the gospel to the youth at an apartment complex. This was my first of many outreaches. Through the years Joyce had become a spiritual mother to me. I moved away from Tucson and just recently started a church and we moved into our first church home this past weekend, I was truly saddend to hear of Joyce's passing because I never got to tell her about the fruit that her ministry was bearing. The last time I saw her she anointed my hands so that they will always be busy doing the work of God!
I do have a video of the event and If someone contacts me with an address I will surely send the video once i locate it.
Peace and Godbless to all family members, she will be deeply missed.
Love
Pastor Jonathan Lewis, and the Lewis Family
Calvary Fellowship
Greenwich, Ct
www.cfgreenwich.com
[email protected]
Paul & Sandy Schmitt
February 18, 2009
Bob, Sandy and I are very sad to hear that Joyce has passed away. She will be held in our prayers and we know that she is now in a higher place with the Lord Jesus. I am in Florida so will not be able to attend the funeral but you and your family will be in my thoughts.
voncille Oliver
February 18, 2009
To the Collins family,
I know you will miss the physical Joyce, but she will always be with you. I will keep you in my prayers.
May God bless you all,
Art Sullivan
February 18, 2009
The Lord has taken Joyce Collins to a higher place. Although she will be missed by family and friends, she has found a place next to God that is free of pain and suffering. R.C., my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Helena Owens
February 18, 2009
I thank God for her. I've known her for a short time yet her wisdom she spoke was such a soothing word in my life. I appreciate the time I shared with her. Her legacy will be in my heart.God chose her to help me, how awesome.
Minister Jo Burton
February 18, 2009
To the family of Pastor Collins, I wish to thank you for sharing the gift that is Joyce L Collins. She was more than a mentor to me, but she was the epitome of what a Holy, regal, loving, anointed, obedient, caring, humble, gifted, selfless, long suffering, wise, peaceful woman of JAH should be. Whenever I feared walking in the calling that the LORD gave me, I immediately thought of Pastor Collins and her unwavering courage as she always chose to live, be and do "what saith the LORD". MANY of us are better, stronger, and more willing tools for the LORD because of her life and example. She made sure that all who came in contact with her were never the same-- we were never the same.. Thank you again and I will pray for your peace and strength daily.
Jean Masquelier
February 18, 2009
Dear Bob and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.
Jean and Hank Masquelier
Attorney Daisy G. Collins
February 18, 2009
We love you, Joyce! God will give strength to our Family.
"The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." Job 1:21.
From Sister-in-Law, Daisy G. Collins
Dave Boyd
February 18, 2009
Bob and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
patty way
February 18, 2009
what a powerful woman of god joyce was. her teachings changed my life and through that my prayer life expanded to levels i never new excisted. you are a angel you will be missed
Carlene Strong
February 18, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family. She was a delight to know.
Richard Hutzler
February 18, 2009
My prayers to all of you in this time of loss. Be filled with the light of God's LOVE and know by His life, that death is not the end of all things.
Bill & Lois Drake
February 18, 2009
Bob and Family, Out thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Ann Fortune Gamble
February 18, 2009
To the family of Rev. Joyce, please accept our condolehces. We remember going to the restaurant many times. I missed the peach cobbler and the chicken salad sandwiches.
Ann Fortune Gamble and David Gamble
Darrel Stewart
February 18, 2009
I am so glad that her pain is over and she is at peace. What a great loss to her family and friends. Until we meet again in a better place.
Darrel and June Stewart, Tucson
Tara Durgans
February 18, 2009
I am very thankful for knowing such a truly optimistic person and one who never allowed their pride to be their guiding principle; but instead consistently rallied for the hosts of "Diamonds in the rough" that entered her life.
M Elder
February 18, 2009
To the Collins family,
I know it is hard to lose a loved one but I hope that you can find peace and encouragement in knowing that she is no longer suffering and is now in Heaven with our Father God. Pastor Collins was the most beautiful woman, inside and out, that I ever had the pleasure and blessing of knowing. She was an amazing woman, counselor, friend, and example of Jah's love.
God Bless you All
Pastor Valeene Williamson
February 18, 2009
What a powerful tool in the hand of Jah was and is this woman. She blessed more lives than she knew with her kind, gentle spirit and wise, prophetic guidance. Pastor Joyce Collins was a profound change agent in this community. She very capably filled a role that is regretfully lacking in qualified incumbents - a pastor who lived and taught holiness without apology. As a business woman, Pastor Collins dispensed more than material goods - she served as an unmistakable portal to a meeting with the Saviour, Christ Jesus. Working in "Ms. Joyce's" restaurant provided a healing environment of love and encouragement for my beautiful daughter during a critical period in her young life. For Pastor Collins' and Al's selfless ministry to her I will be ever grateful.
We will miss Pastor Collins' easy, unfeigned love and powerful presence as a woman of Jah. May she ever shine as a royal diadem in His crown.
Curtis aka Ratty boy Hopkins
February 18, 2009
Thank you for all of the loving care and kindness that you shared with all of us,you set the bar really high and it would take a long ladder to reach it,again thank you.
Tina Neely- Byers
February 18, 2009
To R. C. , Brian, Bobby, Deneen, and rest of family,
My heart is with you all. Your mother meant the world to me. her spirit, her love, her presence was so awesome. The last time I saw her in November 2007 at First Baptist Church in Berea was such an anointing experience. What an awesome woman of God! She will be missed. I love you all and if there is anything I can do for you just ask. I will continue to pray for each of you.
God Bless
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