The fourth child, Thelma Lee Barmore, was born to the parentage of John and Dollie Barmore on June 28, 1929 in Dubach, Louisiana. Thelma lived in Dubach for 14 years prior to relocating to Los Angles, California. While in Dubach, she attended elementary school and Hopewell Baptist Church. At Hopewell Baptist Church, Thelma accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and publicly declared her faith during baptism. After moving to Los Angles California in 1943, Thelma continued her education in the public school system. At the tender age of 18, she married the love of her life, Edmond Collins. For 40 years Edmond and Thelma shared a loving relationship until his demise in 1987. Inclusive of her primary role as wife, Mrs. Collins was also a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to all she encountered. She was an active member of Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church until her health failed her. Mrs. Collins held various positions outside of her home and after working 25 years with the L. A. Unified School District was commended on her exemplary service as a Custodian Inspection Assistant, File and Index Clerk, Informatics Clerk, and Assignment Auditor. In 2017, Mrs. Collins relocated to Cedar Hill, Texas where she was lovingly cared for by her sister, Mrs. Genoris Brewer. On June 6, 2023, Mrs. Collins Heavenly Father called her to the place He has prepared for her. She was preceded in this earthly journey by her parents; siblings, John Calvin, Johnnie Mae, Ozell, David, and Matheal. She leaves to mourn, sister, Genoris Brewer of Cedar Hill, TX and brother-in-law, Robert Williams of Dallas, TX and 4 generations of nieces, nephews and many cousins and friends. Mrs. Thelma Collins will be missed by her entire family!
