Malenda Evelyn Allen completed her earthly journey on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital at the age of 84. Malenda was born February 26, 1936, in Pinola, Mississippi, the second child born to James Bankston Collins and Mary Catherine Bass Collins. Malenda was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Anna Lee Banks, Dorothy Mae Weems and Bobbie Catherine Solie; brothers, James (Jimmy) Alonzo, Mack Edward and James Walker (Beanie) Collins.
Malenda attended New Hymn School in Pinola, Mississippi, which was founded by her grandfather. During her teenage years, her mother and siblings moved from Mississippi to Hammond, Indiana. Malenda served in the United Stated Army 1957-59, where she began her medical training at Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. After leaving the military, Malenda worked at various hospitals, including Saint Margaret's Hospital in Hammond, Indiana. In June, 1986, Malenda and her younger son, Kevin moved to Houston; later, her son Keith and daughter Deborah joined them.
She worked as a Respiratory Technician at St. Luke's Episcopal and Ben Taub Hospitals. She enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening and cooking. She loved talking about her travels and cruises, especially her trips to the Bahamas; she also loved teaching her granddaughters how to cook and sew. She gave her sewing machine to one of her granddaughters after she learned to sew.
Malenda is survived by her daughter, Deborah A. White; sons, Leroy White (Patricia), Keith Martin (Lauren), and Kevin Martin; brother, Larry Victor Collins; sisters, Marilyn Moore, Lynda Clark (Clarence); Beverly Norwood (Charles); grandchildren, Jasmine and Brianna White; Shameeka, Gabrielle, Xavier, and Sarah Naomi Martin; 2 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.
Malenda will be interred at the Houston National Cemetery on September 10, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. after a short service in the Chapel of Beresford Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 a.m.
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Malenda Evelyn Allen completed her earthly journey on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital at the age of 84. Malenda was born February 26, 1936, in Pinola, Mississippi, the second child born to James Bankston Collins and Mary Catherine Bass Collins. Malenda was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Anna Lee Banks, Dorothy Mae Weems and Bobbie Catherine Solie; brothers, James (Jimmy) Alonzo, Mack Edward and James Walker (Beanie) Collins.
Malenda attended New Hymn School in Pinola, Mississippi, which was founded by her grandfather. During her teenage years, her mother and siblings moved from Mississippi to Hammond, Indiana. Malenda served in the United Stated Army 1957-59, where she began her medical training at Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. After leaving the military, Malenda worked at various hospitals, including Saint Margaret's Hospital in Hammond, Indiana. In June, 1986, Malenda and her younger son, Kevin moved to Houston; later, her son Keith and daughter Deborah joined them.
She worked as a Respiratory Technician at St. Luke's Episcopal and Ben Taub Hospitals. She enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening and cooking. She loved talking about her travels and cruises, especially her trips to the Bahamas; she also loved teaching her granddaughters how to cook and sew. She gave her sewing machine to one of her granddaughters after she learned to sew.
Malenda is survived by her daughter, Deborah A. White; sons, Leroy White (Patricia), Keith Martin (Lauren), and Kevin Martin; brother, Larry Victor Collins; sisters, Marilyn Moore, Lynda Clark (Clarence); Beverly Norwood (Charles); grandchildren, Jasmine and Brianna White; Shameeka, Gabrielle, Xavier, and Sarah Naomi Martin; 2 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.
Malenda will be interred at the Houston National Cemetery on September 10, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. after a short service in the Chapel of Beresford Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 a.m.
My deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Allen. May your children, family, and friends find comfort and peace in knowing you are with the Lord. RIP in the arms of our Savior the Lord our God Ms Allen.
I was saddened to hear about the death of my aunt Evelyn. My family and I send our deepest condolences and may God be with you during these difficult times.
My favorite aunt. Who taught me so much about life. She bought her children the best toys. She was the best cook I've ever seen. I will miss the peppersteak and stringbeans. And a great homemaker, I saw her once ironing curtains! Her house was so clean it always smelled like soap! Iam blessed to have known you.
You will always be apart of me. Love you and miss you
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