Juanita Cheryl Collins, age 65, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, 12:19 a.m.at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Metropolis, IL.
She was a member of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church where she served on the Usher Board, Missionary Society and was program chairperson.
She was a graduate of Metropolis Community High School and a retiree of the Metropolis Police Department as both a meter maid and a dispatcher for twenty-seven years.
She is survived by her son, Tamu Collins of Metropolis, IL; one sister, Kay Rouse of Paducah; one brother, Ray Collins of Metropolis, IL; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney Collins and LoVella Donaldson Collins; her paternal grandparents, Joe and Alice Collins and her maternal grandparents, James and Georgia Donaldson.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2018, 1:00 p.m., at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Metropolis. Reverend Ronnie Woods will officiate and burial will follow at a later date.
Friends may also call at the church on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.
Condolences may be left online at pettusrowlandfh.com.
Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
