Gustava T. Collier

After Gustava’s birth she was placed in the care of her grandmother who resided in Evansville, Indiana. Upon coming from Evansville to Los Angeles Gustava worked for the Actor John Carroll and met with the likes of Jane Mansfield. Conrad Hilton and other successful actors. Gustava later decided to move to Bakersfield to work with her Aunt Ann in the Café business. Gustava was fortunate to meet and marry the love of her life Alvin T. Collier and from that union they were blessed with two daughters Elaine & Sheila Collier. Gustava later pursued a successful career working for the County of Kern.

Gustava leaves behind 2 daughters Elaine & Sheila Collier, 1 grandson Ryan Rufus, 4 great-granddaughters Ariah, Alana, K’Y Ann, and Anise. She also leaves behind 2 sisters Sharon Arnold & Paulette Dejarnette and 1 brother Don Dejarnette of Evansville, Indiana.

Preceded in death 3 brothers John, Joe & Herbert and 5 sisters Ruth, Zola Mae, Rose, Delores and Shirley Jean.

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