Yvette Atkins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Yvette Atkins was born on October 19, 1975, to Jennie Collins and Leroy Atkins Sr. Yvette was blessed to have two fathers, the second was Joe Collins, who helped to raise her and her siblings. Yvette adored her stepfather. Joe Collins precedes her in death. Yvette was always an introverted person, but she was undeniably loving and caring which fueled her profession in the healthcare field where she served for 20 years. Yvette professed Christ at an early age under the leadership of Elder Frank McDonald at St. Louis Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. She had a faith that was unwavering. No matter what was before her, she always believed that God would make a way. Yvette also served at Old Ministries, under the leadership of her mother Pastor Jennie Collins. In 2001, Yvette and Michael Delaney Sr. gave birth to Michael Delaney Jr. Mikey was Yvette’s pride and joy. She shared a love for her son that was unmatched by her love for anyone else on this earth. Michael mirrored that same affection toward his mother. Yvette leaves to cherish her memories; Her son Michael, her mother Jennie, her father LeRoy Sr., three brothers Anthony, LeRoy Jr., and Joseph (Latasha), three sisters Consandra, Cloudette (Jimmy), and Mattie, aunts, uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

Yvette Atkins

October 19, 1975 - January 20, 2020