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Obituary For Kathy Collins McBride
Kathy Collins McBride, born to the late William βWankieβ Bowls and Creola Collins on July 15, 1958. She passed away peacefully at her home in Louisville, Georgia, on February 6, 2025, one day before her 29th Wedding Anniversary.
Celebration of Life Services will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Brinson Hill Baptist Church at 1:00 P.M.
Interment will be held in the Brinson Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Public viewing will be held Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 3:00 β 6:00 P.M.
Kathy was born in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and moved to Georgia shortly after her birth. She graduated from Washington County High School in 1976. Throughout her career, she worked at various stores, including cashier at Jet and Shake Rag, Wadley, GA, always bringing a smile to every customer she encountered. Later she worked as a machine operator at Crider. Kathy loved to engage in conversation and made lasting connections with those around her.
She joined the Christian family at Spring Bethel A.M.E. Church and In 1988, she became a member of Brinson Hill Baptist Church and was an active member of the Pastorβs Aide Committee.
On February 7, 1996, Kathy married her beloved husband, Bernard McBride Sr.
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Burina Robinson, Zelma Brown, Clarence Collie, and Verna Mae.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Bernard McBride Sr., Louisville, GA; sons: Chedrick Collins Sr., Augusta, Georgia, and Quenell Archer Sr., Augusta, Georgia; daughters: Rashonda Kemp, Grovetown, Georgia, and Monica Collins, Augusta, Georgia; step-son: Bernard McBride Jr. of Louisville, Georgia; step-daughter: Krystal McBride, Louisville, Georgia.
Kathy's legacy lives on through her grandchildren: Teasia Scott (Tariq) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Chedrick Collins Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; Quenell Archer Jr. of Mississippi; Israel Collins of Atlanta, Georgia; Autumn Kemp of Grovetown, Georgia; Markel Collins of Wrens, Georgia; Patience Collins of Macon, Georgia; D'Miya Davis of Louisville, Georgia; Kingston Atkins of Louisville, Georgia; and Kiari Atkins of Louisville, Georgia.
Kathy will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the joy she brought into the lives of those who knew her.
Davis Funeral Home of 725 Beech Street is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Kathy Collins McBride.
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William Jackson Jr sent Joyful Memory for Kathy Collins McBride - February 13, 2025
Bernard, so sorry to hear the lost of your mother. No we don't know each other. Kathy came to visit us when we lost our mom Naomi Wicker Baker 2010. When I left GA she was only 13. We really enjoyed her visit. You may not know it but you are part of a Hugh family. My mom call your great grandmother cousin Lue. Guess what, find out she was Aunt Lue. You are relative to the Clark's. You have our deepest sympathy. We know how it feels when our heart break, but God is our healer. Linda Baker-Waters
To Kathy's children, Bernard McBride, & Family,
My heart aches for the loss of your Mother, Bernard's wife, & the youngest 1st cousin & last female 1st cousin of the Collins Clan.
Kathy started the 1st cousins birthday call challenge 2 years ago which was a great jester, that I will always treasure in my heart. This was our way of connecting with family that lives far away. Kathy & I would talk at less once month even when there were no monthly birthdays. We talked about any & everything under the sun - time spent together at my family home in Deerfield Beach Florida; reminisced about the summers at Grandma Lue & Papa Sam's home; the family reunions; Homegoing of her Mother, Brother, sisters & other family members. We laughed & cried as we reflected on life in general. I'm going to miss her dearly.
The last time Kathy & I were together was at the Celebration of Life for Brenda Carter (my oldest niece) less than a year ago. I am still a little in disbelief she is no longer physical with us. Proverbs 16: 9 says "We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps." We have to remember God is in control no matter our desires. Asking God for comfort, peace, & love as we go through this season.
Blessings, Antonia Boyd Jones & Leon Jones Hamilton Jones & Family Angelina Jones-Farley & Family
Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences and love to the family! Kathy and I grew up together in Davisboro and maintained a lifelong friendship! I am missing you already as we talked regularly on the phone! Rest in paradise sister!
My Heartfelt Condolences And Prayers To The Family Kathy Will Truly Be Miss She Had Beautiful Warm Smile And Sweet Spirit ππΎππΎππΎππΎππΎ
My Condolences to the family. From Your Sister Mrs Cassandra Evans You will be miss Dearly.
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To the Family of Mrs. Kathy McBride, you have my deepest Sympathy and Kathy will truly be missed. She had a way of brighten up yr day with her smile and were always going to tell you the truth. May God strengthen you all.
My Condolences to the family Kathy was a very nice person I met her years ago her Husband Bernard worked with my Husband Terry at Glit We became Family SIP Kathy go but want be forgotten ππ
Rev. James Jenkins and The Spring Bethel A.M.E. Church family extend our heartfelt condolences to our dedicated member Bro. Bernard McBride and family. Our prayer is that the Lord will continue to comfort, strengthen and bless each of you. Kathy will forever be in our hearts. π
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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