Sarah Amelia Collins

April 29, 1943 - April 14, 2010
Sarah Amelia Collins


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Sarah Amelia Elwell Moore Collins born April 29, 1943 in Fort Myers, Florida to Iris and Max Elwell passed Wednesday April 14, 2010.

She lived in Wilmington since 1945. Amelia touched many lives through her volunteer work with Boy Scouts of America and the PTA at Sunset Park & Gregory Schools. She graduated with her Nursing Degree in 1983 and worked in various roles, but specialized in Geriatrics. She was a Mama to many who needed a shoulder and through the years adopted many children into her heart and home.

She was survived by her children and grandchildren; Larry & Linda (Malone) Moore, Peggy Ann & Dennis Uncaford with Raven Soap, Ray Collins Jr. & Dana Long, Cindy & Matt Phelps with Joseph & Jessica, Andrea & Qasim Mohammad with Jacob & Layla. Her children in heart and in love Nisreen & Glenn Abramson with Elizabeth, Shereen & Raymond Pickett with Zack & Brittaney, Mike McCarley, Kevin Walker, John Pittman, Kathy McFee Richardson and Nadeen Helou. She is also survived by her loving and devoted sisters and their families; Phyllis Boyd of Wilmington, Phoebe Peterson of Whiteville, Yovnne Raynor of Leland, Alice Outlaw of Georgia, Pat & Jerry (brother) Cox of Alabama, 7 nieces and 5 nephews. Also survided by her brother-in law Clifford Collins and many nieces and nephews from Collins side.

Family & friends will be received on Saturday, April 17th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, at Wilmington Burial & Cremation Service. Graveside service to be held Sunday, April 18th, 2010 at 3pm at Masonboro Baptist Church.

Please share memories, condolences and view Sarah’s movie at www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

Wilmington Burial and Cremation, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • April 16, 2010
    Vonnie & Jarvis Simmons says:
    Aunt Amelia will be missed by all who were touched by her love, compassion and generosity. Her love was unconditional and constant. She was a true inspiration to all of us to "keep on keeping on". We will always have fond memories of the times we've shared with her. May God give you comfort and peace during this time.

  • April 16, 2010
    Lynn Sheppard says:
    Andrea; You and your family are in Kylie and my prayers during the celebration of your mother's life. Thinking of you during this time. Love, Lynn

  • April 17, 2010
    Donna Singletary says:
    I would just like to say she touch my heart and became a very special to me. I was blessed with the previlage of caring for her in last months of her life. She became like an adopted mom to me. Always there with a smile,hug, or just great advice. She helped me with many choices I have had to make with wisdom and most of all love. They say God places angles in our path as we walk here on earth. I know in my heart she was one of them. The only difference now is she has wings.

  • April 17, 2010
    SANDRA WOLFE HENRY RHODES says:
    I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF AUNT AMELIAS'S PASSING. PLEASE BE COMFORTED KNOWING SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE WITH LOVED ONES THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE HER. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. LOVE TO YOU ALL.

  • April 17, 2010
    Carolyn McGrath says:
    Larry....Although I didn't have the pleasure of meeting your mother, I felt like I knew her in a way from listening to the stories and memories that both you and John have shared with me. She was a wonderful woman and mother to many. I pray in the days to come that you and your family find peace and comfort knowing that she is in total peace and happiness. God Bless.