I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

It's with deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a daughter, sister, mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, a memeber of faithful and devoted memeber of Joshua Baptist Church, and  friend, Mrs. Josephine Collins, 83, transition from labor to reward on Wednesday, October 25, 20023 in Fayetteville, NC.  She was proceeded in death by her parents; Mr. Clinton and Mrs. Lizzie McFaden, spouse of 27 years, Christopher Collins, four siblings; Joseph McFadden, Clinton McFadden, Kathy Price, and Donna McFadden.

She leaves to cherish her memories; two children; Lonnell Collins (Connie) and Tangela Gibbs (Eli, Sr.), three grandchildren; Donell Collins (Shonda), Delvon Collins (Meosha), and Eli Gibbs, Jr, three great-grandsons; Zion Collins, Donnell Collins, Jr., and Myles Collins, eight siblings; Dorothy Williams, Dorothine Shaver, Eva Davis, Wesley McFadden, Carl McFadden, Ann Burgess, Cynthia McFadden, and Alechia McWilliams (Darryl), nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

The relatives and friends of Mrs. Josephine Collins are invited to attend her Graveside Service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, 11:00AM, Joshua Baptist Church Cemetery, 2641 Bennett Yard Rd, Charleston, SC 29405 North Charleston, SC 29405, Rev. Corey A. Anderson, Pastor.   NO WaKE !!!!Mrs. Collins will be laid to rest in Joshua Baptist Church Cemetery.  Due to COVID-19; everyone is required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Ave, N. Chas, SC. 29406 Tele 843 744-7511.  Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston