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School board member passes

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Several school board members confirmed that Joella F. Wilson-Collins passed away earlier today, Aug. 11, after serving on the Natchitoches Parish School Board for approximately 16 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

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  1. The passing of dear Joella for the Natch coming is so very devasting. My heart is heavy.I hope our prayers will help to strengthen the Shield and Fowler family during this time and many days to come, due to her absence. Know that she was loved and respected for the assistance she provided to others and her work on the Natch Parish School Board. She fought for the kids in her community and other kids in the city, in an effort to ensure they received a good education and equality. She was a strong, Christian woman, who loved her family and people in general. I pray the community will not allow her work and efforts to be in vain. Love you Joella, RIH.

  2. So sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs Joella Wilson. She was a christian example to all of us on the School Board.

  3. A dear angel whose work is done here on earth . Welcome to the kingdom. Gone but not forgotten.
    Praying for the Fowler family .

  4. I know that I speak for all the Jones Family that was raised up with Joella Wilson-Collins (aka ‘June’) in the Pan Am neighborhood when I say we are sorry for the loss of the Fowler Family. We are deeply sadden and our condolences go out to the Family. Rest in Peace. What a beautiful person. She will be missed. Increase in Christ children and family.
    Nathaniel Jones

  5. After hearing about the transitioning of a precious woman in Lord, Joella Wilson. Collins. Your leaving us yesterday with such a reverence for More of God in our lives. Im reminded of the last time I heard her speak. The presence of God was so strong. We pray Strength for the whole entire family and the class of 77.

  6. My condolences to the family. Words cannot express how I feel, but God knows. Just remember that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal. Praying for you Latrine and the rest of the family. May her soul rest in peace.

  7. Sister Joella was a powerful woman of God that spoke into my life and helped shape my course in ministry. She was a powerful intercessor and one of Gods faithful generals. She will be greatly missed but I am glad God allowed our paths to cross. See you in glory Sister Joella.

  8. I’m SO SHOCKED ME N MRS, JOELLA JUS HAD A PHONE CONVERSATION WE TALKED FOR ALONG TIME. SHE WAS LAUGHING, TALKING AND TELLING ME THAT EVERYTHING WAS GONNA BE OK. AND THEN I GET A PHONE CALL THE NEXT DAY SAYING SHE HAD PASSED, I’M JUS LOST FOR WORD’S MRS, JOELLA was A KIND HEART GOOD WOMAN. PRAYING FOR HER N HER WHOLE FAMILY!

  10. My condolences to the family I just found out lord I loved her so much she gone be sadly miss I will keep the family in prayer a and me too it just hard but the lord will give us the strength I just can’t believe it she was an awesome lady no one like her I’m gonna miss you lady but never will forget you

  11. A tribute to a lady that lived the words of this song!

    If I can help somebody, as I pass along,
    If I can cheer somebody, with a word or song,
    If I can show somebody, that he’s travelling wrong,
    Then my living shall not be in vain.

    My living shall not be in vain,
    Then my living shall not be in vain
    If I can help somebody, as I pass along,
    Then my living shall not be in vain.

    If I can do my duty, as a good man ought,
    If I can bring back beauty, to a world up wrought,
    If I can spread love’s message, as the Master taught,
    Then my living shall not be in vain.

    The life you lived,June was certainly not in vain!!

  13. My beautiful classmate, friend to everyone, helped everyone. Lord, I’m praying for her family. God,please give them strength . May you rest,June.I will always remember you.

  14. My sincere condolences to the family. Her shoes will never be filled. We loved her dearly and this is devastating to the whole community. GOD touch and heal the family! Hold her daughter’s and mother and grandchildren close and comfort them.
    Amen!

  15. My heavy is heavy right now. My condolences to the family. I just spoke to her yesterday. Lord, God you got this because we don’t. In the name of Jesus we need you!

  17. Mama Joe you will be missed. Just talk to you several weeks ago. Your encouraging word concerning my conference. Beautiful inside and out. Never had a negative word. Prayed for many even myself. To the daughters, be encouraged. I know the pain of losing a mother. You will have good and bad days. I can say, uour good days will out weight your bad days. Love you guys.

  18. The passing of Joella is devastating news for the Natchitoches community and the Natchitoches Parish School Board. She was, in my opinion, the epitome of Christian character. She was my friend and a friend to all who knew her. My heart and prayers are with her family.

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