Doris Collins

DATELINE:  GASTONIA



DORIS JEAN COLLINS



Doris Jean Jones Collins, 88, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2012, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.  She was born in Cherokee County, SC on November 27, 1923 to the late Colton Eldridge and Bessie Warren Jones.



Doris Jean was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother, and family care giver.  She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Gastonia.



The family would like to thank the staff of Robin Johnson for their care during this time.



She is survived her daughter Nancy C. Patterson of Gastonia; grandson Robbie Patterson and wife Chris of Mt. Holly; granddaughters Dana Eidt and husband Brad of Cramerton and Emmie Patterson of Belmont; great-grandchildren Tori and Bailey Patterson of Mt. Holly; sister-in-law Winnie Collins of Shelby; nieces Dianne Cook and Judy Stroupe.



In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Lawrence Collins.



Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Earl, N.C. with Rev. David McClure officiating.



The family will receive friends 4:00-7:00 PM Tuesday at the daughter's home in Gastonia.



Memorials may be made to Robin Johnson House care of Gaston Hospice 5005 Shepherd's Way Dallas, NC 28034



To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com

Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City