Ernestine Collins Brantley Obituary
We bid farewell to Ernestine Collins Brantley of Milledgeville, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 23, 2025 at the age of 87. Ernestine Collins touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernestine Collins Brantley to pay them a last tribute.
As Ernestine Collins departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ernestine Collins. Though Ernestine Collins may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest W. Collins and Lillie Pearl Collins; her husband Thomas Frank "Bubba" Brantley; and her brothers, David Collins, James Collins and Roger Collins.
She is survived by: her children, Christa Wheeler (Timothy) of Eatonton, Stanley Grant Rich (Maryann) of Albuquerque, NM and Willis Emory Rich (Adela) of Clovis, NM; and her siblings, Lillie Rose Barton (Will) of Dudley and Floyd Collins (Mary Ann) of Columbus. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
