DeJuana Collins

dejuana collins

July 5, 1964 ~ September 25, 2020

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Weaverville, NC

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DeJuana Lisa Freeman Collins, 56, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at Mission Hospital.

DeJuana was born in Asheville, NC to the late Cortez McClellan Freeman and Maxine Joyce Cogdill Treadway.

She attended T.C. Roberson High School and then Blue Ridge Community College and A-B Tech. She was formerly employed with Richmount and ran two businesses along with her husband. DeJuana loved her grandchildren, flowers, hummingbirds and was an advocate for Honeybees. She also loved going on cruises with her husband, antique cars, and reading. Most importantly she loved her husband and her family dearly.

DeJuana is survived by her husband, Danny Collins; son, Dustin Drake; daughter, Kelly Moffatt; step-daughter, Tiffany Collins; two sisters, her twin and best friend, DeAnna Graham (Bobby) and Stephanie Kinson (Peter); four grandchildren, Emilie Drake, Kannon Drake, Ryann Moffatt and Miley Moffatt and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Due to Covid 19 Groce Funeral Home Chapel services are limited to 50 people in the Funeral Home at one time.

The family will gather with friends following the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Center for Honeybee Research in Asheville; https://centerforhoneybeeresearch.org/

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Memorial Service: September 30, 2020 6:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  2. Stephanie and DeAnna, we are so very, very sorry for your loss. Your sister was always so much fun and so gracious to our family on all our visits. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Steve and Carol Grace

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  3. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dejuanna. She has always been a sweet friend and I always enjoyed running into both Deanna and Dejuanna in the past years to talk and reminisce about our lives especially hearing about cruises that she has enjoyed. She will be dearly missed I know! My prayers for you all during this sad time. 🙏❤️

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  7. DeJuana’s passing is so sad. I send my deepest sympathy to all her family. I know you are hurting. May God wrap his arms around each one. She dearly loved her family and friends.

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  9. I am so sorry to hear this Deanna, I am here if you need anything just let me know. Heaven has gained another beautiful soul. Prayers for all of the family.

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  10. My fondest memory as a child, was chasing you too with my jacket up over my head playing as Batman. We were in kindergarten in the parking lot playing. There will always be that memory and more of you two. My prayers will be with you and the families for a while. In Jesus name, Amen

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  11. Our thoughts are with all the family and friends during this difficult time. We wish you peace and courage for the challenges of the heart and rejoice in the fond memories of a beautiful soul. Love Randy and Andrea

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  17. Thank you so much for always making my son and I a part of your family and welcome in your home! We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family. Blessings or strength in these trying times.

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  18. DeJuana you were always such a kind soul. We will miss you and hold you in our hearts.
    Our prays and thoughts go out to the family.
    Love Joe and Keith.

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  19. Danny, We are so sorry to hear of your wife passing. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers.

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  20. I extend my deepest sympathies to the family. I did not know DeJuana, but I know she was a fantastic woman. I know this only because she raised one of the most kind, caring, and beautiful women I know, Kelly Moffatt. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

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  21. Danny, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. Know that ypu and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  23. Our deepest sympathies to Stephanie and family I’m very sorry .. your in our thoughts and prayers , may God’s comforting arms be around each one of you today and the weeks ahead . Lynn & Jessey and Kaitlyn

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  24. Tiffany collins

    Dejuana was a good step mom because she is out shopping for are birthday and + I keep dejuana cook for Thanksgiving or for Christmas and help her decorate for Halloween or for Christmas and going out to eat and just spend time with her and she taught me how to fold shirt and do laundry.

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  25. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. DeJuana was a beautiful girl inside and out. May God’s love comfort you.

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  26. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. DeJauna was beautiful inside and out. May God’s love be with you all as you know mine is as well

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  32. So very sorry for yor loss! She was such a beautiful person inside and out. I pray That all the special memories you have will help ease your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Malcolm and Tina

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  33. I am so very sorry. She is a childhood friend that will be dearly missed. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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  34. One word that comes to mind about Dejuana, sweet..Her smile contagious. I’m so glad we had time to reconnect after high school just wish it had been more. Deanna, in the days and years ahead, I send love. Reach out anytime and I’ll listen. Love to you and all of your family.

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  35. DeAnna, I’m so sorry I can’t be there with you, Stephanie and the family. I have many memories of growing up with you and DeJuanna and all the times at Little River Campground. We always had great times! Sending my love and prayers your way. Love you girl!

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  40. there’s not a day that goes by that i don’t think about you nana. you had the most beautiful soul and everyone you met loved you & learned so much from you. I know you hate them but I got a tattoo in remembrance of you. i love you so much wait for me up there 💜🕊

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