Carolyn Reece Collins

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Carolyn Reece Collins - Madison Parish, Louisiana
Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home Tallulah, LA August 8, 2024
March 20, 1936 ~ July 31, 2024 88 Years Old

Carolyn Reece Collins, born on March 20, 1936, in Arkansas, passed away on July 31, 2024, in Greenville, Mississippi, at the age of 88. A longtime resident and respected office manager at the Tallulah Water Company, Carolyn was known for her intelligence, hard work, and artistic spirit.

Carolyn had a lifelong passion for painting, which she pursued fervently alongside her career. Her love for art was matched with an equally strong dedication to her family, with whom she cherished spending her time. She was also an active member of her local garden club and enjoyed keeping up with the latest fashion trends, shopping, and traveling.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Leasie “Lisa” Travis; grandchildren, Mia (Joey) Barrett, Pamela Mahoney, Johnnie “JR” Collins, III; great-grandchildren, Dustyn Applewhite, Madeline Saulter (Garrett Necaise), Jaden Barrett, Liam Collins, Presley Mahoney, Josh, Jake, and Jessie Barrett; and great-great-grandchildren, Levi Necaise, Jedidiah and Frances Barrett. Carolyn also leaves behind her siblings, Addie (George) Wilhelmi, David Reece, Virginia Mangrum, and sister-in-law, Barbra Reece, brother-in-law, Grandville Harris, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rasberry Reece and Beulah Sullivan Reece; her son, Johnnie Raymond Collins, II; and siblings, James Reece, Clyde Reece, Peewee Reece, Betty Reece Harris, John Reece, Rickie Reece; and nephew, Clifford Mangrum.

Services will be held at Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home, 2 Crothers Drive, Tallulah, Louisiana, 71282, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 1:30 PM. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Carolyn’s life and legacy will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.