Margaret LaRea Collins
June 25, 1936 - September 3, 2013
Margaret LaRea Collins, 77 of Graceville passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2013 at Bethel Baptist Church with Revs. Chester Padgett and Kent Lampp officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Flowers accepted or those wishing can make memorials to Covenant Hospice 4215 Kelson Avenue, Suite E Marianna, FL 32446. Ms. LaRea was born in Florala, AL on June 25, 1936 to the late Thurman and Grace Lenora Boan Hammond. Beloved mother and grandmother, Ms. LaRea retired in retail sales and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Marcus "Buck" Collins, son Danny Day, brother LaDon Hammond. Survived by son Donnie and Sandra Stacy, Rehobeth, AL; sister LaVerne and Edmond Stacy, Barberville, FL; two grandchildren Kimberly Stacy, Adam Stacy, Rehobeth; two sisters-in-law Shirley Hammond, Palatka, FL, Geraldine Brooks, Panama City Beach, FL; special friend Betty and Jim Joiner, Graceville; several nieces and nephews. Our family would like to extend a "Sincere Thank-You" to Covenant Hospice and Gulf Medical for your kindness and care.
Margaret LaRea Collins, 77 of Graceville passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2013 at Bethel Baptist Church with Revs. Chester Padgett and Kent Lampp officiating.... View Obituary & Service Information