She united in holy matrimony to Grover "G. C." Collins, Sr. (deceased). In this unity they were blessed with ten children.
Velma mostly worked at home with her family and later did private home cleaning. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved being outdoors in her yard and garden. Her siblings called her "Sister".
Velma was proceeded in death by her husband, G. C. Collins, Sr., parents, Felton & Laura Handley, Step-mother, Lillian Handley, sisters, Eva Mae Handley, Christine Ridgell and Verdell Collins, a brother James Henry Handley, a son Jerry Collins and son-in-law Charlie Nolen and grandchildren, Charles Nolen Jr., David Nolen and Eva Marie Nolen and other relatives waiting for her in heaven.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory her daughters Julius Marie Nolen of Monticello, AR, Laura (Charles) Davis, Evelyn "Faye" Collins of Milwaukee, WI and Crozell "June" (Edward) Lucas and a daughter-in-law Linda Collins of Milwaukee, WI. Her sons, Sammy Collins of Montrose, AR., Grover Collins Jr. and Kenneth Collins of Milwaukee, WI, Melvin Collins, William "Earl" Collins and Dewitt Collins (Annette) of Monticello, AR. A sister Zeophis (James) Lowe of Milwaukee, WI, three brothers, Felton (Sadie) Handley of Milwaukee, WI, Frederick (Joyce) Handley of El Paso, TX and Floyd (Ivandell) Handley of Lacey, AR. Also to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Campground Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Deloris Handley-Williams (Punkin)
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, May 10, 2016 To the family of our Aunt, the late Mrs. Velma Collins. Family I haven't seen you'll in over forty years, but I love you'll very much. Aunt Velma was always very nice and sweet to us when we would come to her house. she was a very quite and humble lady and I have nothing but good memories about her. Family I know that you'll will miss her, but just keep her memory alive by thinking about the good times and what a great woman she was. She is now resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus. Family continue to hold on to Gods unchanging hands, and know that we will continue to keep you in our prayers.nannie taylor-russ
milwaukee, WI Saturday, May 7, 2016 May god be with u in your time of bereavement,Look to the hills from which cometh your help,your help comes from the lord.my prayers for you and the family.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Friday, May 6, 2016 Ms. Marie, Barbara, Crystal, and June you are in my prayers.John &Mary Hudspeth
Manassas, VA Friday, May 6, 2016 Laura,May God give you and the family comfort during this time. Our thought and prayers are with you and family.
John & Mary Hudspeth
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Velma was one of the sweetest ladies I've known and a great friend to my mother, Claudie Gladden and me. Cherish the wonderful memories! You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort in your sorrow.With love & sympathy,
Janice
Pearline Bealer
Minticello, AR Wednesday, May 4, 2016 God Bless you all sorry about your love oneLESLIE RHODES
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, May 3, 2016 SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD GUIDE EACH STEP DURING YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.Annette Gardner
Tillar, AR Tuesday, May 3, 2016 MAY God be with the family,of Mrs Velma Collins. Please know that our family share your sorrow. You have lost a good mother. Lift your eyes toward heaven and believe you will met her there..I have known her since I was a small child and she was nothing but loving and wonderful. Annette Simpson Gardner.