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Thelma Collins Obituary

Collins, Thelma C. 75, of Bellwood, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 due to complications related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She was born on January 14, 1943 in Quitman, Mississippi to Lula Mae Smith and Curtis Lee Saddler. She was a member of Garden of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church in Broadview. Thelma loved her family dearly. She leaves behind her loving husband, Roy, whom she married on November 22, 1969; her daughters, Connie Lee Burch (Don), Denise Davis Bacoat (Earl) and Michell Loree Davis (Laney); six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and close friends. The Funeral will take place on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 6:00p.m. at Garden of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church, 2001 17th Ave., Broadview, IL. Visitation: Prior to the service, 5:00-6:00p.m. Her burial will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 1:00p.m. at Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, IL.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 18, 2018.

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April 24, 2018

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted," and "comforts all who mourn," sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2 With heartfelt sympathy.

April 21, 2018

I am sorry to hear the news a about your loss.
May God who "binds up the broken hearted" and comforted all who mourns" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2

April 19, 2018

My heart is heavy with your passing. You will truly be missed Thelma.
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April 18, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7

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April 18, 2018

Rest in peace

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20

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Garden of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church

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Apr

20

Funeral

6:00 p.m.

Garden of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church,

2001 17th Ave., IL

Apr

21

Burial

1:00 p.m.

Dodge Grove Cemetery

Mattoon, IL

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