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Obituary:

MRS. P. A. E. COLLINS

One of Bryan's Most Sainted Christian Characters Entered Into Rest.

Mrs. P. A. E. Collins, widow of the late Thomas Benton Collins, died at her home in this city Monday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock, February 9, 1914, brief mention of which was made in The Eagle on the afternoon of her demise. Mrs. Collins had been ill for several months, and critically ill for some days. Her death was not unexpected, though being forewarned did not lighten the blow, nor make less keen the grief of those who were near and dear to her.

Mrs. Collins was Mrs. Jennie McCulloch, and was born in Marshall County, Mississippi, November 20, 1847, making her in her sixty-seventh year at the time of her death. She came to Texas with her parents in 1856 when but a small girl, the family settling in this county, and she has resided here continuously since. Her residence in the county was more than half a century in duration, during which time she witnessed the remarkable changes occurring in this county, and saw the wilderness made to bloom and blossom as the rose.

In 1878 she united with the First Methodist Church of this city, and from that day until the day of her death she exemplified in her daily walk and conversation the teachings of the Savior she followed and trusted. A sweeter Christian mother never lived in the county and her whole life was filled with charitable deeds and tender ministerings to others. Now that she rests from her labors, not only her children, but hundreds of others, rise up and call her blessed.

Mrs. Collins was twice married, her first marriage being to Mr. Wiley Reed of this county, November 20, 1866. To them were born four children, two of whom are living, Mrs. Claude Mitchell of Hull, Texas, and Steve Reed of Palestine.

After her first husband's death she remained a widow for several years, and in 1880 was married to the late Thomas Benton Collins, who has been dead for several years. Two children survive by this union, Miss Erma Collins and John Collins of this city. The bereaved children and other relatives have the profound sympathy of all in their great bereavement.

The funeral was held from her late home at 2 o'clock this afternoon with interment following at Boonville cemetery. Her pastor, Rev. Glenn Flinn, conducted the funeral services.

Many beautiful floral tributes from loving friends at home and elsewhere told in language more beautiful than words of the great love and tender affection in which she was held.

(Published in The Bryan Eagle on February 10, 1914)

William — Artillery Greer. Artillery (daughter of Stephen Erasmus Greer and Phoebe Morgan) was born 4 Dec 1825, Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA; died 30 Nov 1873, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Stephen married Phoebe Morgan 12 Mar 1823, Monroe County, Mississippi, USA. Phoebe was born 18 Jun 1807, Mississippi, USA; died 8 Jul 1847, Mississippi City, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Susannah Tillery 14 Dec 1795, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA. Susannah was born 10 Sep 1777, Culpeper County, Virginia, USA; died 17 Jul 1824, Monroe County, Mississippi, USA; was buried , Columbus Air Force Base Cemetery - Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA. [Group Sheet]