Mattie Pauline Collins' Obituary
Mattie Pauline Collins, 93, passed away July 11, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN after a brief illness. She retired from Wal-Mart store #950 after nearly 22 years of employment. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Collins; daughter, Patsy Pruitt; and siblings, Artie Lou Reaves, Thursey Elder, Lexie Henry, Claude Reaves, Jr., and James Reaves. She is survived by her son, Tim Collins and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Her service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15 also at Memorial Park Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Leawood Baptist Church, 3638 Macon Rd. Memphis, TN 38122, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 901-767-8930 “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”. Service information and obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
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