Edith Collins Blye's obituary , Passed away on February 7, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia

Edith Collins Blye

July 7, 1940 - February 7, 2025 (84 years old)

Richmond, Virginia

Edith Collins Blye's obituary , Passed away on February 7, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

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Edith Collins Blye

July 7, 1940 - February 7, 2025 (84 years old)

Richmond, Virginia

Edith Collins Blye Obituary

We bid farewell to Edith Collins Blye (Richmond, Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 7, 2025 at the age of 84. Edith Collins touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edith Collins Blye to pay them a last tribute.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Edith Collins' spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

She was predeceased by: her husband James Albert Blye. She is survived by: her children, Marsha Blye, James, Derrick and Sheldon Blye; her grandson Akhenaton L. Blye; and her sisters, Catherine DeWitt and Wilhelmenia Johnson (Marcus II). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews cousins, and other relatives and friends.

The lying in state will be held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Hood Temple AME Zion Church (16 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23220). Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 at 12:45 PM at the Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home (2011 Grayland Ave, Richmond, VA 23220). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Hood Temple AME Zion Church (16 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23220).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.



Sat

Feb 15

Lying in state

12:00 PM

Hood Temple AME Zion Church
16 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23220

Sat

Feb 15

Visitation

12:45 PM

Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home
2011 Grayland Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

Sat

Feb 15

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Hood Temple AME Zion Church
16 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23220

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