Bernice M.

Collins

Bernice "Hanna" Collins was born October 22nd, 1946 in Charleston, MS to the late Clarine Johnson and the late Albert (Red) Smith, Sr.
She departed this life at the Panola Medical Hospital in Batesville, Mississippi 38606.

On Monday, May 24th, 2021. Bernice proceeded in death by her parents, Clarine Johnson and Albert (Red) Smith, Sr., husband John Collins, sister, Doreatha Smith, brothers Calvin Lee Buckley, Eddie Carl Smith, Larry Smith, Kenney Smith and MC (Mingnon) Smith
She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was a faithful member until her health failed.
She attended Allen Carver School. Hanna as she was affectionally called was a very family-oriented person. She enjoyed making her family laugh. She spent her time caring for others until her transition.

Bernice (Hanna) was married to the late John Collins for 45 years and they loved to care for others doing this time they raised/cared for about 11 children. She was a Dental Assistant for Dr. WW Anderson Dentistry for 40 years, and after her retirement she was employed with Perry Herron Construction for about 3 years. Bernice leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving son, Troy (Annie) Smith,
Batesville, MS, Two Grand Sons Demertice Hill and Calvin Weston, Three Great Grand sons, One God daughter Kieyuncil Ellis and one God son Steven Collins Six Sisters: Linda Smith, Jackson, MS, Veloris Smith, Charleston, MS, Annie (Bill) Snyder, Cleveland OH, Grace Helen Bland, Pope, MS, Vera Thompson, KY and Carolyn (Mike) Rawlings, Memphis, TN. Eight Brothers: Albert (Lucontine) Smith, Memphis TN, Clyde (Faye) Smith, Cleveland OH, Robert (Jeanette) Smith, Alabama, Jimmy Smith, Charleston, MS, James Smith, Cleveland OH, Marvell Smith, Charleston, MS, Andy Smith, Charleston, MS and Roger Laws, Cincinnati, OH. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends
Special Thanks to Kieyuncil Ellis (God Daughter), Velma Hankins (Special friend) and Sister Linda Smith who was at her side to the end.
"Rest on Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend until we meet again"