Beatrice T. Collins was born on Sept. 18, 1924 to Armstead and Ruth Duncan Taylor.  She was the youngest of ten children and is the last surviving sibling. She married Raymond Compton Collins on Oct. 17, 1942 just days before he had to go overseas during WWII.  They raised three children, Linda Collins Davis(Charles), David Raymond Collins and Gary Guy Collins(Paula).  Son, David passed away in 2002.  "Moma Bea" as she was called by everyone had 8 precious grandchildren that she dearly loved. Melissa Tollison Henson, Jeffrey Myron Tollison, David Raymond Collins II, Elizabeth Collins Rice, Benjamin Bryan Collins and Brady Lamar Collins, Leslie Davis Shurden and Charles F. Davis, Jr. She leaves 17 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, brothers, husband, son and a great grandchild, Grace Taylor Tollison. She was a Charter member of Emmanuel when it was established in 1951 where she worked as a Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Leader, a member of WMU and also worked with children's Sword Drill. She was a very dedicated Christian lady who put God, Church and Family first in her life.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Sta Home Health Agency and Accent Hospice Care for the special care of "Miss Bea." Also, a big thanks to her sitters, Pearline, Rosie, Gay and Tara who showed her so much love and care.

In lieu of flowers,  a memorial to Emmanuel Baptist Church will be appreciated.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Emmanuel Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.