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Obituary For Sylvester "Tootsie" Collins

Ms. Sylvester “Tootsie” Collins, 83, was born on June 12, 1940 to Solomon Collins & Corine Thomas - Collins in Learned, MS. She passed away March 20, 2024 in Byram, MS.

Public visitation will be held on Friday March 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Westhaven Funeral Home, 3580 Robinson Rd. Jackson, MS 39209

Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 30, 2024, 2:00 p.m., New Horizion Church International, 1770 Ellis Ave. Jackson, MS 39204. Burial will be held in Garden Memorial Park Cemetery, 8001 Highway 49 N. Jackson, MS 39209

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My heart goes out to the Collins and extended family during your time of sorrow. A caring , beautiful and spirited individual God has called to perpetual rest. May the family find solace in the years ahead.

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My deepest condolences to Glen, Rene, Tim, Trent ^ the entire family. It hurts my heart to hear if the passing of such a sweet lady. Ms Collins was such a jewel. I will definitely miss her. My prayers are with you, that God will grant you the strength and comfort in the weejs & months to come. Live y'all 🙏🏼♥️

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MY CONDOLENCES TO THE COLLINS FAMILY; IT WAS A DEFINITE SHOCK TO HEAR OF HER LOSS. IVE WORKED NEXT DOOR AT CAR TITLE LOANS FOR 23 YEARS AND HAVE EATEN THERE FOR MOST OF THOSE YEARS WE BECAME LIKE A BIG FAMILY ; SHE WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED ; LOVE TO THE FAMILY

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To Renae and the Collins family I was so sad that Ms. Sylvester had passed away keeping u all lifted in prayer as u all go through this trying time praying for strength, Ms. Sylvester and my family goes way back to the Sack and Save days my Mom and her worked together in the Deli Ms. Virginia Lawson and I was the head Cashier Mary Poioh joiner we shared good times together, much love the Lawson family 🙏🥰

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MY SINCERE SYMPATHY AND COMFORT TO THE COLLIN AND NORRIS FAMILIES. FROM HERTISENE(TINA);CEDRIC (TEDDY) AND ROY (BOOTSY) Everett street neighbors.

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My condolences to Dr.Norris and family. From Ethen Winfun and family

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My heart is with you my beloved family but my body isnt able to be present with you as always Gods loving presence gors ahead of us preparing a better place for "Tootsie" to wait for us all knowing we will see each other again all our love Auntie Jonez and nephew Jermaine

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Luandra Banks and Mother Jannie Banks are praying for you Dr. Tim Norris and your family. Your mother was a joy to talk to and I will cherish the awesome memories of her in my heart, May God bless you all during this dificult time. Be bless. Remember: He is your strenth, strength like no other reaching to you. God cares for you even during this time.

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I am praying for you Dr. Tim Norris and your family. The time I shared with yo9ur mother was awesome. I will cherish the precious memories of her love and care. God Bless you. My dear Friend.

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"In honor of Ms. Sylvester "Tootsie" Collins, May these flowers represent shared respect and empathy during this difficult time. With sincere condolences, Tony Campbell & Christy Chatham

- Antonio Campbell

Love you family tonya butler

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My condolences to the family, Deborah Hines Ambrose

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With sincere love and respect. The Brocks Family, are sending our deepest sympathies to the Collins/Norris Family during this difficult time. Praying for strength, healing and understanding.❤️🙏🏾

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Condolences from Harry and Jean Smith our Love and Prayers are with Family at this time. Rene we Love You. Your Natchez Family.

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Terence, May God give you and your family comfort, strength, and peace during this time. You will be in our prayers and have our deepest sympathies. Brad and Delisa Tillman (UPS)

- Delisa Tillman

Sending our deepest condolences to the Collins Family from Ron and Baylis Lee

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Sending Love hugs and prayers to the Collins family:🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

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Sending our condolences to the Co wellins family praying for you all MS Mildred Emma faye sylvia Calvin and behalf of Ronnie and cat

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Sending our condolences to the Collins family praying for you all ms Mildred Emma faye Calvin sylvia

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Our prayers are with you and for you. May the sweet memories, the love of God, family and friends sustain you to carry on. Sarah Vaughn and Jackie Vaughn Butler ❤️🙏🏽

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Keeping the family in prayer. Velma Green and family

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My sincere condolences to Coach Collins and all the family and friends of Sister Collins💔 Chestine Gray Louis Fort Worth, TX

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Sending sincere sympathy for your sweet and caring loved one. She was my mother's (Doris Rogers)best friend. I remember visiting her as a child along with my mom. May the Heavenly Father bless amd comfort you all at this trying time! Love you all! Petril Woods (Petty) and family

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My deepest condolences to the Collins/Norris family. Ms.Tootsie was a wonderful, dear friend of my sister,Doris. Her warm,genuine smile will be missed. Varolyn Berry Petty & family

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Sending sincere condolences to the Collins & Norris Family. Brenda Ingram Brown

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Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear. Our Sincerest Condolences Love, The Norris Family

- Carrie Norris

To the family of Mrs. Collins: I send my condolences to the entire family. I will miss Mrs. Collins pleasing personality, talking with her( she always had a warm smile), and her GREAT COOKING! THERE WAS LOVE IN EVERY BITE! Her community contribution will be missed. May God bless and keep you. From, Mary Holden

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To the family of Mrs. Collins: I send my condolences to the entire family. I will miss Mrs. Collins pleasing personality, talking with her( she always had a warm smile), and her GREAT COOKING! THERE WAS LOVE IN EVERY BITE! Her community contribution will be missed. May God bless and keep you. From, Mary Holden

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To the family of Mrs. Collins: I send my condolences to the entire family. I will miss Mrs. Collins pleasing personality, talking with her( she always had a warm smile), and her GREAT COOKING! THERE WAS LOVE IN EVERY BITE! Her community contribution will be missed. May God bless and keep you. From, Mary Holden

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To the family of Mrs. Collins: I send my condolences to the entire family. I will miss Mrs. Collins pleasing personality, talking with her( she always had a warm smile), and her GREAT COOKING! THERE WAS LOVE IN EVERY BITE! Her community contribution will be missed. May God bless and keep you. From, Mary Holden

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On behalf of Wendy Drake & Family we extend our sincere condolences to The Collins's Family. We are Deeply Saddened to hear of your loss.Sending you strength to get through this difficult time.

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Condolences to the Norris/Collins families in the loss of your beloved "Tootsie". May the memories you have bring you comfort, peace and joy at this most difficult time.

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My heartfelt condolences to the family. Angela Stevens Gates

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Sending condolences to the Collins Family and deepest sympathy for your loss. I pray for strength to get you through this sad time.

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My condolences to the family, Lynette McLaurin Durham

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I extend my sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to the Collins/Norris family. Dana Davis-Singleton

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My prayers of comfort to the Collins family.

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Mother Clotie Rankin and the girls( Jean, Cloretha, Lois, Mary Lou, and Helen ) offer our condolences. May God give the family "peace and comfort" during this particular time. We love you all since the subdivision days.

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My condolences to the Collins Family. Lisa Denson Varnell

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My Condolences 🙏🏽. Liz Grayson Bourne

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On behalf of Mrs. Carrie Sue White and family, we extend our deepest prayers to you all. We were neighbors on Everett Avenue for many years. Madea always enjoyed talking with Ms. Tootsie, Ms. Mildred, Ms. Harris, Ms. Helen Jean, Ms. Lenoir, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Lockett, Ms. Cole, and Tina. Those were the best times ever. May God keep and bless you continuously. Rev. Marshall L. Magee, Jr. (New Hope M.B. Church, 106 E. Hamilton, St., Jackson, MS 39202) 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💞

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My prayers and condolences are with the family. Jessie Pamplin

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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