Donna Jean Collins, 65 years of age, of Whitley City, Kentucky, formerly of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. Her transition was perhaps made easier as she was surrounded by her loving family.
Donna was born in Hazard, Kentucky on October 9th, 1955, daughter of the late Willard Ellis Collins and Jeanette Everage Collins. Donna graduated from Pulaski County High School and went on to further her career with Vocational Education. She was employed for several years in the funeral service business as an attendant. She also worked in the Frankfort at the State Capitol building for a number of years. Donna was a kind hearted, loving and generous woman who lived her life to its fullest. She was of the Baptist Faith and lastly attended the Denham Street Baptist Church. Donna was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball fan, she also enjoyed fishing, arts and crafts, playing bingo and card games, and most of all spending time with her loving and caring family.
Donna was survived by one son, Jonathan (and Virginia) Thacker of Whitley City, Kentucky; one daughter, Shonda (and James) Elliott of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, Dean (and Sharon) Collins of Somerset, Kentucky and Darrell (and Brenda) Collins of Lexington, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Ashley Haste, Steven (and Sebrena) Hall, and Jamie Elliott, all of Somerset, Kentucky, and Mariah Curry, Michael Curry, Naomi Thacker, and Jonathan Cooper Thacker, all of Whitley City, Kentucky; one great grandson, Colton Hall of Somerset, Kentucky; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn her passing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Ellis Collins and Jeanette Everage Collins; two grandchildren, Zendaya Thacker and Jonathan Dewayne Thacker; and one great grandson; Hunter Dewayne (Haynes) Haste.
Visitations were held from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at the Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 in the Chapel of the Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory with Bishop Eric Barnes officiating.
Interment followed in the Quinton Cemetery in Bronston, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF DONNA,
If you could see where I have gone
the beauty of this place ..
And how it feels to know you're home
to see the Savior's face.
To wake in peace and know no fear
just joy beyond compare ..
While still on earth you miss me yet
you wouldn't want me there.
If you could see where I have gone
had made the trip with me ..
You'd know I didn't go alone
the Savior came with me.
When I awoke, He was by my side
and reached down His hand ..
Said, "Hurry, you're going home
to a grand and glorious land."
Don't worry over those you love
for I'm not just with you ..
And don't you know when you're with me
they'll long to be here, too?"
If you could see where I have gone
and see what I've been shown ..
You'd never know another fear
or ever feel alone.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
Donna was born in Hazard, Kentucky on October 9th, 1955, daughter of the late Willard Ellis Collins and Jeanette Everage Collins. Donna graduated from Pulaski County High School and went on to further her career with Vocational Education. She was employed for several years in the funeral service business as an attendant. She also worked in the Frankfort at the State Capitol building for a number of years. Donna was a kind hearted, loving and generous woman who lived her life to its fullest. She was of the Baptist Faith and lastly attended the Denham Street Baptist Church. Donna was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball fan, she also enjoyed fishing, arts and crafts, playing bingo and card games, and most of all spending time with her loving and caring family.
Donna was survived by one son, Jonathan (and Virginia) Thacker of Whitley City, Kentucky; one daughter, Shonda (and James) Elliott of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, Dean (and Sharon) Collins of Somerset, Kentucky and Darrell (and Brenda) Collins of Lexington, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Ashley Haste, Steven (and Sebrena) Hall, and Jamie Elliott, all of Somerset, Kentucky, and Mariah Curry, Michael Curry, Naomi Thacker, and Jonathan Cooper Thacker, all of Whitley City, Kentucky; one great grandson, Colton Hall of Somerset, Kentucky; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn her passing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Ellis Collins and Jeanette Everage Collins; two grandchildren, Zendaya Thacker and Jonathan Dewayne Thacker; and one great grandson; Hunter Dewayne (Haynes) Haste.
Visitations were held from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at the Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 in the Chapel of the Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory with Bishop Eric Barnes officiating.
Interment followed in the Quinton Cemetery in Bronston, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF DONNA,
If you could see where I have gone
the beauty of this place ..
And how it feels to know you're home
to see the Savior's face.
To wake in peace and know no fear
just joy beyond compare ..
While still on earth you miss me yet
you wouldn't want me there.
If you could see where I have gone
had made the trip with me ..
You'd know I didn't go alone
the Savior came with me.
When I awoke, He was by my side
and reached down His hand ..
Said, "Hurry, you're going home
to a grand and glorious land."
Don't worry over those you love
for I'm not just with you ..
And don't you know when you're with me
they'll long to be here, too?"
If you could see where I have gone
and see what I've been shown ..
You'd never know another fear
or ever feel alone.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
Donna Jean Collins, 65 years of age, of Whitley City, Kentucky, formerly of Somerset, Kentucky, departed this life on Sunday, June 13th, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. Her transition was perhaps made easier as she was surrounded by her loving family.
Donna was born in Hazard, Kentucky on October 9th, 1955, daughter of the late Willard Ellis Collins and Jeanette Everage Collins. Donna graduated from Pulaski County High School and went on to further her career with Vocational Education. She was employed for several years in the funeral service business as an attendant. She also worked in the Frankfort at the State Capitol building for a number of years. Donna was a kind hearted, loving and generous woman who lived her life to its fullest. She was of the Baptist Faith and lastly attended the Denham Street Baptist Church. Donna was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball fan, she also enjoyed fishing, arts and crafts, playing bingo and card games, and most of all spending time with her loving and caring family.
Donna was survived by one son, Jonathan (and Virginia) Thacker of Whitley City, Kentucky; one daughter, Shonda (and James) Elliott of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, Dean (and Sharon) Collins of Somerset, Kentucky and Darrell (and Brenda) Collins of Lexington, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Ashley Haste, Steven (and Sebrena) Hall, and Jamie Elliott, all of Somerset, Kentucky, and Mariah Curry, Michael Curry, Naomi Thacker, and Jonathan Cooper Thacker, all of Whitley City, Kentucky; one great grandson, Colton Hall of Somerset, Kentucky; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn her passing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Ellis Collins and Jeanette Everage Collins; two grandchildren, Zendaya Thacker and Jonathan Dewayne Thacker; and one great grandson; Hunter Dewayne (Haynes) Haste.
Visitations were held from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at the Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 in the Chapel of the Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory with Bishop Eric Barnes officiating.
Interment followed in the Quinton Cemetery in Bronston, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF DONNA,
If you could see where I have gone
the beauty of this place ..
And how it feels to know you're home
to see the Savior's face.
To wake in peace and know no fear
just joy beyond compare ..
While still on earth you miss me yet
you wouldn't want me there.
If you could see where I have gone
had made the trip with me ..
You'd know I didn't go alone
the Savior came with me.
When I awoke, He was by my side
and reached down His hand ..
Said, "Hurry, you're going home
to a grand and glorious land."
Don't worry over those you love
for I'm not just with you ..
And don't you know when you're with me
they'll long to be here, too?"
If you could see where I have gone
and see what I've been shown ..
You'd never know another fear
or ever feel alone.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
Donna was born in Hazard, Kentucky on October 9th, 1955, daughter of the late Willard Ellis Collins and Jeanette Everage Collins. Donna graduated from Pulaski County High School and went on to further her career with Vocational Education. She was employed for several years in the funeral service business as an attendant. She also worked in the Frankfort at the State Capitol building for a number of years. Donna was a kind hearted, loving and generous woman who lived her life to its fullest. She was of the Baptist Faith and lastly attended the Denham Street Baptist Church. Donna was an avid University of Kentucky Basketball fan, she also enjoyed fishing, arts and crafts, playing bingo and card games, and most of all spending time with her loving and caring family.
Donna was survived by one son, Jonathan (and Virginia) Thacker of Whitley City, Kentucky; one daughter, Shonda (and James) Elliott of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, Dean (and Sharon) Collins of Somerset, Kentucky and Darrell (and Brenda) Collins of Lexington, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Ashley Haste, Steven (and Sebrena) Hall, and Jamie Elliott, all of Somerset, Kentucky, and Mariah Curry, Michael Curry, Naomi Thacker, and Jonathan Cooper Thacker, all of Whitley City, Kentucky; one great grandson, Colton Hall of Somerset, Kentucky; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn her passing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Ellis Collins and Jeanette Everage Collins; two grandchildren, Zendaya Thacker and Jonathan Dewayne Thacker; and one great grandson; Hunter Dewayne (Haynes) Haste.
Visitations were held from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at the Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory in Somerset, Kentucky.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 in the Chapel of the Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory with Bishop Eric Barnes officiating.
Interment followed in the Quinton Cemetery in Bronston, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF DONNA,
If you could see where I have gone
the beauty of this place ..
And how it feels to know you're home
to see the Savior's face.
To wake in peace and know no fear
just joy beyond compare ..
While still on earth you miss me yet
you wouldn't want me there.
If you could see where I have gone
had made the trip with me ..
You'd know I didn't go alone
the Savior came with me.
When I awoke, He was by my side
and reached down His hand ..
Said, "Hurry, you're going home
to a grand and glorious land."
Don't worry over those you love
for I'm not just with you ..
And don't you know when you're with me
they'll long to be here, too?"
If you could see where I have gone
and see what I've been shown ..
You'd never know another fear
or ever feel alone.
Memorial created by Cadmus.
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