Concia Nell Holmes Collins, 83, died May 20, 2017.
Funeral services were May 27 at King Solomon M.B. Church with Dr. Calvin E. Collins officiating.
Mrs. Collins was born April 26, 1934 in Benton. She was the youngest of four children born to Vallard and Mary Belle Holmes. She spent her formative years in Benton and reared her children there before later moving to Yazoo City.
At an early age, she confessed a belief in Christ and united with the New Liberty M.B. Church in Benton. She later joined the New Zion Baptist Church in Greenwood under the leadership of her son, Rev. Calvin E. Collins. She drove to Greenwood every Sunday until her health prevented her from driving. Thereafter, her grandchildren, great-grandson or daughter would drive her to church.
She was a homemaker and worked as a crossing guard for the public schools in Yazoo City. She had a passion for fishing, reading, working in the garden and taking care of babies.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Collins; and a daughter, Gloria Collins Sanders.
Survivors include four sons, Robert Holmes of Chicago, Calvin Collins (Elnora) of Greenwood, Larry Collins (Rita) of Florence and Fred Collins (Camilia) of Yazoo City; two daughters, Gladys Fisher of Jackson and Mary Felton (Ceasar) of Benton; a sister, Alma Jean McGee of Jackson; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and those whose lives she touched.
The Collins, Felton and Holmes families wish to say thank you to everyone who has shown so much support during the loss of our dear Concia Nell Collins. We wish we could thank everyone personally, but it is truly a blessing to have so many loving and caring friends during this difficult time. We greatly appreciate all of your kind words, food, monetary donations, generous donations of your time and the beautiful floral arrangements we received.
Our family realizes how truly blessed we are to have such wonderful and caring friends in our lives. Concia Nell Collins was a special part of our family and special friend to many, and she will live on forever in our hearts. Again, your expression of sympathy was greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten.
