Marva Jo Collins, 74, a native of Beaufort County and resident of New Bern, NC passed December 5, 2024 at ECU Medical Center, Greenville, NC.
There will not be a viewing at the funeral home and no live streaming of the funeral.
Her funeral is 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the New Bern Eastern M.B. Association Headquarters, 885 Hwy. 306 North, Grantsboro. Interment will follow in the Small Chapel Church Cemetery, Arapahoe.
She is survived by her husband, Herbert “Bob” Collins of the home; son, Denodrick Collins, New Bern, NC; daughter Camiko “Meka” Credle, Concord, NC; sisters, Nettie Brown, Concord, NC, Sandra Self, Charlotte, NC and Carli McGuire, Concord, NC; brother Darrell Woody, San Antonio, TX and four grandchildren.
7 Trees were planted in memory of Pastor Marva Jo Collins - December 14, 2024
Bob you and the family are in our prayers! The service was beautiful! What a testimony of the love of God! Be Strong in the Lord. Danny & Carol Moore
Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not for long And not with your heads bowed low Remember the love that we once shared Miss me, but let me go For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone It's part of the master plan A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know. Laugh at the things we used to do Miss me, but let me go. by Christina Rossetti
Edward Oguejiofor | North Carolina.
Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long And not with your heads bowed low Remember the love that we once shared Miss me, but let me go
For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone It's part of the master plan A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know. Laugh at the things we used to do Miss me, but let me go.
by Christina Rossetti
Nettie, Sandra, Mike and the Collins Family. My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you. 1st Peter 5:7 Melissa Williams Charlotte. NC
Charlotte, NC
We send our Condolences to the family of Pastor Maria Jo Collins with Deepest Sympathy and Prayer. Dr. Bishop Charles Smith Elect Lady Sandra Smith Ware Creek Church Family.
To My Dear Cousin Bob: My Condolences to you and the rest of the Collins family. Toni Collins Brooklyn, New York
To God be the glory and my special Condolences From the Kinsey family Bob and family we send you blessings from Tucson, Az. May God bring you and your family comfort and peace.
To Bob and the Collins family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time. Hattie Boone-Whitaker Owings, MD ( formerly from Arapahoe)
Pastor Marva Jo Collins, back in the day, before Darrell and I were knee high to bull frogs and rabbits, you trusted the Lord to lend us your brand new car, Toyota Corrolla. I can't help but think if you knew about the black snake we tried to kill with your car.... Well, I ended up jumping on the hood cause the rascal chased me! Prayer still works!!!! The Love you gave us, especially DRay, will continue to grow. You and Bob are a huge part of our village and foundation! Take your rest, you've endured! You fought the good fight! Appreciate Ya! ~ Dwayne DD Wright
Mrs. Nettie, Mike and the entire family, I send my sincere condolences. I met Pastor Marva by way of Mike Woody and I tell you, she met no strangers. She shared the love that only God could give, that look past all foughts and gives unto our needs. no matter what is was, a smile, a soft spoken word or just her drawing love. She took time to assist you finding the right outfit for any occasion. Very well rounded! May the work she has done speak for her.
Denise Robinson
To the Collins family and my great niece Courtney and great nephew Quez. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Pastor Collins. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lillian Burley-Guion
She was a wonderful soul, a shining Spirit! The short times I saw her and we talked I walked away feeling more enlightened. Lord hold her husband Bob and their children close in your arms of love. Praying for all of you, Family!
I think of the years we all lived walking distance of each other during the time when electronic devices and smartphones didn't invade our attention. When my sister Pat Moore( Boot's daughters) and I used to love playing in the mansion of the pig pens(smile) Woody, Dwayne and Dwight thought they were the coolest things in Arapahoe ‼️. You scowled at us and the same time laughing at the innocents of childhood. I miss Jr, Tricia and Kashanti getting in trouble to❤️ Marvo Jo , you were always an elegant looking lady and very much admired from all us youngsters:( Take your place at the altar with the rest of the family and remember to still pray and cover us that's still in this dark World. God's Child.
Family you are all in m thoughts and prayers Christine Moore
It saddens us to hear of the crossing over of your love one. Know God is near the broken hearted, and he is with you now. You are not alone. PASTOR Collins was such a loving, caring humble person, she loved people no matter who you were. She would go out her way to love. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We're praying your comfort and strength in the Lord. With heartfelt sympathy Walter and Lou Henry.
May the Lord God give you His comfort and peace during this difficult time. Love, Randolph and Diane Gardner
My heart is filled with the joy of having known Marva and being a part of this wonderful family. She has labored in the vineyard and has transcended to be with the Master to receive her reward. Words cannot relieve your sorrow as you mourn the loss of someone so dear, but joy comes in the morning. You are in my prayers.
Claudius Bryant Sr
To Herbert family, brothers and sisters, please accept my sincerest condolences while I pray to the Lord to give you strength and courage to navigate this course of sorrow as everything in life will come to pass. She has gone home to the right hand of God. While it is difficult to lose a loved one but you are rest assured that she is in a better place with no earthly worries. Sleep well Pastor Marva Jo Collin's..
Henry Awosefaju
Deepest condolences to Bob Collins & Family, our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are here to listen or help in any way you need. Andrew/Maria Collins & Family
My Heart is hurting right now words are slow to speak my prayers are Truly with the family, my Condolence father Strenghten the Husband , Son , Daughter Meka , and Grandkids , in Jesus Name .
My deepest condolences to the family. Take comfort in knowing your loved one has gained her reward! May the peace of God that surpasses all your understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. With love Sharon Archer.
Prayers and condolences to the Collins family. - With love, from Jovan, Robert and Ava Liscomb.
Pastor and Lady John Green and Holy Assembly COGIC church family are praying for the family as you journey through this difficult time. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal (Jesus)!
Prayers and condolences for the Collins family.
Joyce and Carla Moore New Bern, NC
You have my deepest condolences and I will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
Leigh Grier & Family
To Herbert Collins and Family, Please accept our deepest condolences as you grieve the loss of loved one. We hold you and the entire family close in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. Remember, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you (1 Perter 5:7)". Doris B. Collins and Family, Arapahoe, North Carolina
"Please know that I am thinking of you and your family as you mourn the loss of your spouse." Cousin ( PC) Persivia Collins New Haven ct.
Classmate's- Charles & Delores Cannon
Our deepest sympathy for the lost of our best friend all through grade and high school. Our hearts 💕 goes out to the Collins and Woody Family during this difficult time. May the memories of your love one bring you comfort and peace.
To the Collins/Woody Family,
We would like to express our deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time. May each of you find the strength and comfort you need as you navigate through this season of sorrow. Though weeping may endure for a night, joy comes in the morning. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you in the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy, Denise, Sandra, Nancy, Jermaine
To Brother Bob and the Collins family, I am praying for all of you, I have been where you are and know that God is very close by and he will never leave you or forsake Sister Edna Kearney
Our condolences to the Collins family at this time of your loss. Gregory and Gloria Smith Russell, Williamsburg, VA formerly of Oriental, NC
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