Services for Tina LaVerne Collins Leon, 58, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. prior to the service. A private interment will follow at a later date.
Tina was born on November 1, 1959, in Magnolia, AR and passed away on March 30, 2018, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a wonderful wife, and mother, always loving, caring, and kind. Her parents were especially dear to her and she loved them and her brothers deeply.
Tina was a graduate of Parkway High School and had been employed with Republic Bank of Blanchard, until the birth of her daughter, Kimberly. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter and their trips to Hot Springs, AR. She and her husband, James, enjoyed dancing, horse racing, and having fun with their friends at Louisiana Downs.
Tina is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, James Leon; daughter, Kimberly Leon; step-son, Rocky Leone; parents, Jane and Ralph Collins; brothers, Cameron Collins and wife Michelle, Tommy Collins and wife Julie; the Dyson family; her beloved cats, Who Dat, Breeze, and Hope; and her sweet Yorkie, Little Bit; along with all her many friends and extended family. She is also survived by her favorite aunts, Kathy, Doris, Naomi, Ginger, and Martha Jo along with very special friends, Michael and Catherine Labban.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Humane Society, St. Jude’s Hospital for Children, Shriner’s Children Hospital, or the charity of choice.
You may offer condolences to the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.
