Bennie McCollister was born February 1, 1954, to the late Bennie Mae McCollister and Weldon McCollister in Center, Texas. As a young child she grew up in Center, Texas and attended C. H. Daniels School. She later moved to Houston, Texas and attended Kashmere Senior High School where she was a graduate of the Class of 1972.
Bennie married Sherman Calvert and to this union no children were born.
Bennie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. As an adult, she joined Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Edward Collins, Jr., Pastor Emeritus where she remained faithful under the current Pastor, Gregory F. Collins until her death. Bennie loved God wholeheartedly and cherished talking about God with family, friends, church members and even strangers. .
Bennie attended Texas Women University where she received her degree in nursing. Bennie worked several jobs during her career and ended her work life at Harris County Health System. She worked at Ben Taub Hospital for 27 years where she was a mentor to some but a friend to all. She will be remembered for the love and concern she showed to all her patients. Bennie was a devoted member of the Fort Bend County Black Nurses Association where she proudly served.
Bennie made her final transition from this earthly life on Thursday, June 4, 2020. She is preceded in death by both parents, one sister, Bennie Pearl King; one brother, Gary McCollister and one nephew, Bretram McCollister.
Bennie leaves a lifetime of precious and loving memories to her brother, Joseph McCollister; four nephews, Weldon Brooks, Gary McCollister Jr, Elliot McCollister and Joseph McCollister II; one niece, Jasmine McCollister and a host of cousins, extended family and friends all of Houston, Texas.
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