Cleona Mae Thomas Collins entered eternal peace and rest at the Medical Center in Bossier, LA, on September 18, 2023. Cleona was born on December 11, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Cleveland Thomas and the late Frankie Grace Fullilove Thomas Scott. She grew up with her brother – Cleveland Oliver, Jr., sisters – Mabel (Edmonds-Gilbert, Alice Sue (Dockett) and stepsister, Emily (Cone).
Cleona attended St. Louis Public Schools, Soldan High School and Harris Stowe Teachers College; and, was a star athlete, participating in local, state, regional track and field events. She was a member of the Girls Athletic Association (GAA).
Cleona was the beloved wife of Clem Collins III, Haughton, LA and the adored mother of Staff Sgt. Marshall W. Parker (Ret.) (Kelli), South Jordan, UT, General Brandon D. Parker (Allison), Honolulu, HI and Clem Collins IV (Shavoni), Tulsa, OK. She leaves to cherish her memories – her loving grandchildren – Kennedy, Madison, Miles, Pierce, Ella, Reis, Gabrielle, Avery, Clem V and her Legacy of Love by family members, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on September 30, 2023, at the Unity Baptist Church, 1170 West 1000 North, Salt Lake City, Utah, a viewing for friends and family will be held one hour prior to the services at the church; interment at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road. Immediately following the interment, the family will receive friends at the church.
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Sep 26, 2023
my favorite memory was church and shopping and barbeques we did at liberty park with Ms Mary Shaw apple pies. so many memories you never be forgotten.
Cleona was my best friend growing up at Central Baptist church and I am God-mother to Marshall. To Clem, Marshall and Brandon, and their beautiful families, Cleveland, Mable, and Alice; My family and I are praying that God provides peace during this time of grief. Cle, rest well now in that mansion has for you. Love always, Ethel Miller
Our Heartfelt Sympathy to Mable and the Collins family. Rest In Peace my sister Cleona.
Our Heartfelt Sympathy to Mable and the Collins family. Rest In Peace my sister Cleona.
I did not know Cleona but I’m sure she was a wonderful
Woman of God from all I have heard about her.
God bless and comfort all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
I did not know Cleona but I’m sure she was a wonderful
Woman of God from all I have heard about her.
God bless and comfort all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Our sincere sympathy are with you for the loss of such an outstanding lady.
To the family of this beautiful soul, she will be missed. God thank you for putting her in me and my children's lives. To the family of Cleona may God give you peace and comfort each day, know that she will be with each and everyone of you in your hearts and the memories you made with her. Know she loved you all so much. God Bless you.
To the family of this beautiful soul, she will be missed. God thank you for putting her in me and my children's lives. To the family of Cleona may God give you peace and comfort each day, know that she will be with each and everyone of you in your hearts and the memories you made with her. Know she loved you all so much. God Bless you.