On August 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, Delores Ann (Gigliotti) Collins passed from this world. Delores was born on October 31, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up in Southeast Michigan with a robust family life, forming close relationships with her four siblings that lasted throughout her life. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design from Washington University in Saint Louis, and shortly thereafter started her new life in Lansing, Michigan with her beloved husband Donald. Their journey together lasted nearly 56 years. Throughout her life Delores was known and loved for her eloquent stories, her distinct sense of humor, and her enduring love for all children. Most of all she was known as a cherished sister, devoted wife, selfless mother, beaming grandmother, and a compassionate friend.
Delores now joins her father, David, and her mother, Caroline, in heaven. She is survived by her sisters Linda (Bud), Lois (Mark), and Paula (Don), her brother David (Cher), her husband Don, her daughters Lisa (Andy) and Nicole (Brian), her son Paul (Tracy), and grandchildren, Tony, Zack, Caroline, Kawala, Charlotte, and Waiswa. Although she will be sorely missed, Delores will live on in their hearts and memories, as well as the hearts and memories of scores of in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and countless others.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 5th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 7000 West Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917, with a celebration of life visitation at 1 p.m. followed immediately by a memorial service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Services entrusted to Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes East Lansing.
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