Genevia Collins Obituary (1953 - 2020)

Genevia Collins, 66, affectionately known as "Susta," was born on September 16, 1953 in Bateville, Mississippi to Edward and Ester May Osby. She was the second oldest of eight children welcomed to the world under their union. Genevia confessed her life to Christ and was baptized under the guidance of Reverend John McAfee. She was a faithful member of Israelite Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Joe Bruins. Genevia was educated in Benton Harbor public schools. She worked as a Home Health Care Provider and was also employed in various other jobs through Benton Harbor. She was loving, funny, and outgoing; "The Life of the Party." She loved to dance, play cards and Bingo. She was known for her mouth-watering dressing. Genevia was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family. No matter where she was, her presence was ALWAYS known. She was truly AUTHENTIC till the end. Genevia was married to David Collins, Jr. and from this union one child was born. She had three children and will be greatly missed by all. Cherishing her memory are her three children, Fredrick (Tonya) Osby, Cafonza Quitez Osby and Antwan (Shunteka) Osby all of Benton Harbor, Michigan; stepchildren Yolanda Baker of Winter Haven, Florida, Sonja Collins of Hampton, Virginia and Stefanie Garder of Lakeland, Florida; three sisters, Anita Osby, Memphis, Tennessee, Annie Mae (Oscar) Collins and Cherylann Osby both of Benton Harbor, Michigan; seven brothers, Albert Osby, Clearance (Geraldine) Osby, Willie Osby and Joe Porter all from Benton Harbor, Michgan, Ray Charles Osby of Buchanan, Mathew Osby of Erie, Pennsylvania and Carl Porter of Kalamazoo, Michigan; 11 grandchildren, Jeremey Armstrong, David Osby, Fredrick Osby, Jr., Ja'Velle Osby, Da'Velle Osby, Khamisi Osby-Reid, Ja'Zaria Osby, Marion Osby, Antwan Osby, Jr., Jalona Marshall and Jakira Marshall; nine great grandchildren; six aunts, Earline Porter, Geraldine Porter, Maybelle Porter, Christine Ellis, Luezine Ellis and Evamae Sike; two uncles, Ira Porter and James Porter; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends, Veronica Cotton, Sherman Norwood, Mae Perry, Renae Head; and special cousin, Shirley Porter. Genevia was preceded in heaven by her parents, Edward and Ester Osby; her husband, David Collins, Jr.; stepson David Collins, III and Shirley Meridy (best friend). Funeral service for Genevia will be held at 12 pm on Monday, May 11, 2020, at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Crystal Springs Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.