Velma Jean Collins Obituary
The world bids farewell to Velma Jean Collins of Lawrenceville, Illinois, departing on October 5, 2024 at the age of 87. Velma Jean leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Velma Jean Collins to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Burrell Fleetwood and Irene Fleetwood (Waggoner); her spouse Vanry Collins; her brothers, Burrell Lee Fleetwood and Earl D. Fleetwood; her daughter Sherry Ferguson Gosnell; and her grandson Lucas Gosnell.
She is survived by: her daughters, Debi Ferguson McAdow of Bridgeport and Terri Ferguson Hodges (Russell) of Lawrenceville, Illinois; her sisters, Lavern Inboden of Lawrenceville, Cheryl Hall of Lawrenceville and Peggy Deem of Decker, Indiana; her grandchildren, Cody Gosnell, Mia Gosnell, Jesse Cox, Angela Arnold, Travis Walton, Courtney Carter and Joshua Carter; and her close friend Reba Goble. She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 9th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home (1303 12th St, Lawrenceville, IL 62439). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 9th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lawrenceville Senior Citizens.
