Delores Collins passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Delores was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Delores was born March 11, 1949 in Tulare, California to John and Mollean Bell. At the age of 25, She married Mr. James Christopher Collins and from their 32 year marriage came two sons; Robert Collins and Derek Collins. Delores had a long and fulfilling career as a teacher's aid for the P.A.C.T. program, where she assisted in the development of brighter students and a more nurturing home life. With her free time she enjoyed shopping, traveling, church, and most importantly, spending time with her family.
Delores is survived by her sons Robert Collins (Jessica D. Collins) and Derek Collins; her granddaughters Tiffany Collins and Briana Collins; her great grandchildren Autumn Santos, Alexander Santos and Andrew Santos; her sisters Doris Jackson and Alma Daily; and her brothers Eugene Samuels and Johnny Bell.
Delores was preceded in death by her husband James Collins; her parents John Bell and Mollean Bell; and her brothers Jimmy Bell, Willie Bell, Clemmie Bell, Frank Rhodes and George Samuels.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.delanomortuary.com for the Collins family.