Kathereen Collins, affectionately known as "Peaches", was born on December 4, 1949.  She went on to be with the Lord peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends on May 5, 2022.  She was born on Commissioner Pike at home with the assistance of a mid-wife.  She was born to Mary Crosley and Roosevelt Collins, but she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle Addie and John L. Goolsby (deceased).

Kathereen attended Brooklyn and Alloway Schools.  She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Cedarville, NJ.  Kathereen traveled all over the country.  She loved to sing and dance.  She met many famous people during her travels.  She loved singing in the band with her cousins.  She also enjoyed meeting and singing at concerts with McFadden Whitehead.  She and one of her cousins had the opportunity to ride in a limo with Smokey Robinson from the Revard to  Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.  She also had the opportunity to meet the Delfonics as well as "Free Way Ricky Ross" back in the 70's in Camden, NJ.

She was also a member of The Elk's Lodge, where she loved to Bop, Line Dance, and Cha Cha slide.  Kathereen loved to throw parties for the holidays for her family and friends.  She enjoyed playing spades and pinochle as well as watching African Shows, Crime Shows, and her favorite soap opera, "The Young and the Restless."  She held several jobs including Comar Glass and Burger King, but her true passion was taking care of the elderly.  She went to school to be a CNA/LPN and worked at County Hospital and then Cumberland Manor.

When Kathereen became disabled she made her home in Millville, NJ. Kathereen loved hanging out with her grand and great grandkids.  She was always telling them stories about her many adventures back in the day.  She was always laughing and joking.  You could hear her boisterous voice before she came in the room.  She said what she meant and meant what she said.  She knew many people from all walks of life and would happily invite you over for a meal or offer you a cot to sleep on.  Whichever came first and was your need.  She could swim like a fish.  She would teach others how to swim.  She enjoyed riding motorcycles, car races, mummers parades, big top circuses, the Philadelphia Zoo.

Kathereen is survived by her longtime companion, Joseph Hannah Jr. of Millville, NJ; 1 son, William David Spencer Sr. of NY; 7 daughters, Robin Collins Johnson (Eugene), Addie Collins and Tan'ya Escobar all of Millville, NJ, Wanda Collins (Dale) of Vineland NJ, Debbie Dixon of Virginia, Louis  Batram of Vineland, NJ, Yvonne Jones Lane of Colorado; 24 grandchildren, Edward Collins Sr., Dareem Merritt Collins (Amira), Carlton Collins (McKenzie), Shaquille Branch, Deshawn Coleman, Davauna Loatman (Harlan), Shemika Spencer (Reggie), Shadee Spencer, William David Spencer Jr., James Roberts, Juanita Roberts, Markus Lane, Vanessa Capriotti, Angeline Thomas (Anthony), Najee Spencer, Tyrea Snipe (Benjamin), Desmond Scarborough (Megan), Taneria Ames (William), Tanisha Heights, Michael Allen, Grant Price Jr., Brenda Holden, Elton Holden and Mamia Sorrell; 45 great grandchildren; 5 brothers, Willie Crosley (Landa) of Bridgeton, NJ, Michael Hitchens of             Millville, NJ, Rodger Newsome and Brian Spencer (Alicia) of Vineland, NJ,  Ernie Davis of Gouldtown, NJ; 11 sisters, Betty Jean Benitez of Bridgeton, NJ, Debra K Colvin, Ardester Louis Smith, Georgiana Smith, Mary Ann Smith all of Camden, NJ, Brenda Torres (Victor), Bonnie Russell, Cynthia Rivera all of  Vineland, NJ, Bonita Hitchens and Sharon Dennis both of Millville, NJ, Gwendolyn Glee of North Carolina; in-laws, Linda B. Hannah, Jeanette Hannah, Barbara Hannah (Eddie), Novella Gregory (Vernon), Victor Hannah, Anthony Hannah, Marshall Ragsdale, Grant Price and Paul Milbourne; honorary daughter, Sonya Roberts, of Bridgeton, NJ; honorary cousins, Rhoda Haily of Camden, NJ and Dolvin Collins of Philadelphia, PA; special friends, Gwendolyn Byrd, Anna Mae Burton, Marvaia Jackson, Linda Kelly, Carolyn Burroughs and Marie Rouse, Doll Pierce and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Kathereen was predeceased by her parents, Mary Crosley and Roosevelt Collins; stepfather, Walter Miller; stepmother, Jackie White, adoptive parents, Addie and John Goolsby; grandchildren, Carla Collins, Ricky Branch Jr.; siblings, Minerva Fulton, Lolita Redd, Pearl Spencer, Irene Spencer, Lisa Spencer, George Smith, Carla Collins, Arnold Green, Gloria Milbourne,  Gregory Austin; cousins, Lynn Canty, Barbara Collins and Wanda Thomas; mother-in-law, Laura Hannah and special friend, Blanche Wilson.