Carolyn Morris Collins, 79, of Norcross, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, surrounded by the love of family and friends. A Celebration of Life services for her will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 29 at Christ Church Episcopal with Reverend Liz Hendrick and Reverend Ceci Duke officiating. A reception will follow in Webster Hall at the church.
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Carolyn was preceded in death by Roy Collins (husband), Glenn Tyson (son), John Collins (stepson), Helen Marshall (sister), and James and Bennie Morris (brothers). She is survived by her sister, Barbara (Bill Finch), and Ellen Stiteler and grandchildren: Ashley Widman, Lauren Widman, Anna Cathryn and Phil Mauro, Rachel Finch, Beau Stiteler, and Jake Stiteler.
Carolyn was a steadfast servant of the Lord and devoted member of 39 years to Christ Church Episcopal. Carolyn loved learning and serving her Lord in Sunday services, attending Wednesday Bible Study, and creating meaningful connections with the church congregation and clergy. She continuously sought out ways to connect with and serve others.
As an involved community leader, Carolyn was the first female member of the Gwinnett Rotary in Norcross and served as the first female president. Carolyn was a co-founder of Leadership Gwinnett, co-founder of Gwinnett County’s Teachers as Leaders, and founding member and director of Advancing Authentic Leadership. She was also a Board Member of the Gwinnett Environmental Heritage Center and owner of CMC Leadership Development Consulting. Carolyn was committed to supporting the Norcross Co-operative Ministries and Rainbow Village charities.
Most of all, Carolyn loved fully, deeply, and unapologetically. She showered her friends and family, near and far, with unconditional love and attentiveness. She never shied away from the uncomfortable or deep moments in life – when people she loved were hurting or in time of sorrow and need, Carolyn was always there to support through both her words and actions. She confidently let the Lord’s love shine through her and onto others when they needed it most.
Carolyn was a beloved member of the community and a treasure to all that knew her. The family invites all that were loved and touched by Carolyn to attend her Celebration of Life service. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to donate to the Norcross Co-operative Ministries or a charity of choice.
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