Erin Collins Hillery, age 62, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, May 17 in her home.
Born in New Orleans February 23, 1955 to Jeffery H. and Barbara C. Collins. Married November 6, 1992 to Robert “Bob” Stone Hillery. Mother to Christina Monteleone West (Henry). Grandmother to Sydney Carol West.
Erin is preceded in death by her parents Jeff and Bobbie Collins and her brother Jeffery H. Collins III. She leaves behind a brother Kevin Collins (Malain) and sisters Shawn Collins, Dede Hoerner (Ivan), Moira Dorsey (Marc), Tracey Collins, many nieces and nephews and Sadie her beloved dog.
She attended Mt. Carmel Academy (Class of ’73) and graduated from Dominican College with an Associate’s Degree in 1975.
Erin loved camping, canoeing, sailing, cooking and watching classic movies. She also loved a wide variety of animals and gardening as well as feeding the birds in Lafreniere Park.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Visitation on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests pet adoption or contributions to Humane Society.
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May 25, 2017
Jack Hingle
Bob, so sorry about Erin passing. She was always a friend to me and always as nice as could be whenever we were together. RIP
May 25, 2017
Jeannette McCurnin
Bob:
I was so sorry to hear of Erin's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 25, 2017
Brenda Ramirez
It was so good to see you today Bob... I am truly sorry for your loss. I know we have not seen each other for such a long time, but you are always in my thoughts. Keith and I are sending prayers your way for you and your family. And a special prayer that Erin is at peace.
May 25, 2017
Glenn & Clare Guilbault
Dear Kevin ,Shawn ,Dede ,Moira and Tracey ,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Erin and are very sorry we are unable to attend her services.
Thinking of all the great memories of growing up with the Collins Clan in the good old days.
We will keep Erin and all of you in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
May 24, 2017
Brennan Collins
When I heard about Erin, I took out the old picture of the grandchildren at Grandmother and Paw Paw Collins 50 Anniversary. She was beautiful and full of life. I haven't seen Erin in a long time, but I'm sure her light blessed many others. May she find rest in the arms of God.
May 23, 2017
Wayne Christenberry
Dearest Tracey and Collins family, My sincerest sympathies to you on the loss of your sister. You are blessed to be such a close knit family and have such love and support from your friends. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
May 22, 2017
Kiel Junius
Love and prayers to the whole Collins family for your loss. Please know I'm thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
May 22, 2017
Bob, Curtis and I were saddened to hear about Erin's passing away. She was a sweet lady and she will be missed by friends, family and the animals she loved. Condolences to you and the Collins' family at this difficult time. Sincere sympathy, Maria and Curtis Pellerin (New Orleans, La.)
May 22, 2017
Karen Grevemberg
My heart and deepest sympathy goes to Bob, Chris, Dede, and the rest of Erin's family. I am so sorry for your loss.
May 21, 2017
David & Cindy Hoerner
We were sad to hear of Erin's passing the other day. We know she will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bob, Tracey, Moira, Dede and the rest of the Collins family.
May 21, 2017
Grace Cousans
Erin, rest in the loving arms of our father. All worries and stresses of your old life are gone. We ,left on earth will remember you until Christ calls us. Then we will meet again!
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