Brenda Collins

Brenda Joyce Collins was born on May 25, 1960 in Austin, Tx to Harvey Jackson of Bryan, Tx and Bobbie Jean Jackson of Austin, Tx. She was the fifth child born to Bobbie Jean Jackson.

Brenda was a resident of Austin, Tx. She spent some of her younger years in the State of California. She attended schools in the Austin Independent School District. Brenda was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The Lord blessed her with two beautiful daughter’s Amosha and Ashley Jackson. She was married to Mr. Odell Collins. Brenda had a passion for cooking from her soul. In addition to having worked many years for the “Church’s Chicken” franchise, she could always be counted on to cook lovingly for family and friends. Brenda held other jobs as well. Brenda had several hobbies which included shopping, fishing, and gardening. Her favorite color was purple. Brenda was a true woman of God. Brenda accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend J.M. Miles. Brenda was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend R. A. Hendricks. She later moved her membership to Turning Point Bible Fellowship under the leadership of Reverend. C.E. Harvey, Sr., where she worked diligently as an Usher. Brenda loved being a servant of the Lord. Brenda enjoyed participating and working with the youth group. She was an active member of the church and was pleasing unto God until her health failed.

On Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at the age of 57, Brenda was called home to spend eternal life with our heavenly Father.

She is preceded in death by both parents Harvey Jackson and Bobbie Jean Jackson, her (Great-grandmother) Carrie Turner-Davis, (Grandmother) Mildred Jones, (Grandson) Joseph Scott Jr, and her very special friend Patricia “Sue” Brown.

Brenda leaves to cherish her precious memory her Husband: Odell Collins, Love of her life Curtis “Nutt” Taylor, Daughters: Amosha and Ashley Jackson, Grandchildren: Charles, Darius, and Da’Quan Bender, Tierrany Johnson, Summer Jackson, Josiah Samuel, Joshua Hendricks and two great grandchildren. Her Siblings: Darlene Jackson, Larry Jackson, Debra Samuel, Shirley Jackson, Sharon Cleveland, Yvette Hill (Valza) and a hosts of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

If you ·declare [confess] with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. 10 [L For] We believe with our hearts, and so we ·are made right with God [are justified; receive righteousness]. And we ·declare [confess] with our mouths, ·and so we are saved [leading to salvation]. Romans 10: 9-10

Reverend Carl Harvey, Jr. Officiating