This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: COLLINS, MITCHELL, PHILLIPS, ANGBA, WORD, SPENCER, PETTIFORD, COSSIA, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25917/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COLLINS (Mitchell), Geraldine M. Kalamazoo Geraldine (Gerry), 75, passed away Saturday morning, February 13, 2010. Gerry was born on August 4, 1934 to Laurence and Eloise (Phillips) Mitchell of Kalamazoo, Michigan. A lifetime resident of Kalamazoo, Gerry worked in nursing for many years and her hobbies included cooking and attending concerts. Gerry is survived by her four children, Roberta Collins-Angba, Aprilynn Word, Ellen Spencer, and Edwin Collins; and son-in-law, Calvin Spencer, all of Kalamazoo. She is further survived by her beloved grandchildren, Khari, Kemba, Cheia, Khalilah, Roy, Bobby, Tuzhi, Angbashum; and great-grandchild, Lynneisha; her sister, Joyce Pettiford; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Robert Cossia, and husband, Ervin Collins. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated and a private homegoing celebration will be held in her honor for close family and friends. Memorial contributions are welcome and may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette from February 14 to February 21, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.