Pastor Denease A. Collins Mays's obituary , Passed away on September 17, 2021 in Pontiac, Illinois

Pastor Denease A. Collins Mays

September 9, 1953 - September 17, 2021 (68 years old)

Pontiac, Illinois

Pastor Denease A. Collins Mays's obituary , Passed away on September 17, 2021 in Pontiac, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
T W Parks Colonial Chapel

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Pastor Denease A. Collins Mays

September 9, 1953 - September 17, 2021 (68 years old)

Pontiac, Illinois

Denease A. Collins Mays Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Denease A. Collins Mays of Pontiac, Illinois, who passed away on September 17, 2021, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Denease A. Collins Mays to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Wandick and Coatie Collins; her husband John Mays Sr.; her sister Coatillia Collins; her children, Timothy Collins and Janice Harris; her grandsons, Brian Bruce Jr. and DeAndre Marks Jr.; and her great grandchildren, Jada Collins and Kadan Scott.

She is survived by: her children, Alice Thompson (Steve), Marisha Hall (Aubra), Albert Collins (Keisha), Edward Collins, Keith Mays and John Mays Jr.; her goddaughter Valerie Tyson; and her siblings, Pastor Janice Green, Lilian Spencer (Bruce), James Collins, Jose Collins and Bernard Treadwell. She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Due to COVID-19 mandates masks are required.

She then later opened her own foundation "The Rock of Salvation "where she ministered.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
T W Parks Colonial Chapel



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Refuge Whorship Center
2201 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602

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Sep 25

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Refuge Whorship Center
2201 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602

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