Evelyn Collins Street

Evelyn Street, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2023, at Best Day’s Senior Living. She was born to Leroy E. Collins Sr. and Lucille Duncan Collins on February 14, 1940, in Akron, Alabama.

Evelyn graduated from Central High School, class of 1958. She met her high school sweetheart and from their marriage two children were born – Michele and Angie.
She was a member of Unity Church of Columbus for many years. She was also a member of the Black Women’s Coalition, the Black Ski Club of Columbus and the Black Women’s Golf Club of Columbus.

Evelyn was employed by The State of Ohio-The Bureau of Workers Compensation for 33 years. She worked her way up from Claims Examiner for the State of Ohio to Chief Human Resource Officer. She served for over 40 years on the Board of the Credit Union of Ohio. After retiring from the State of Ohio, she sold clothes for Don Castor Company and was employed by Nordstrom’s, Southwest Airlines and then turned to childcare for a number of years.

Evelyn was an avid traveler vacationing in Paris, Hawaii, and went on numerous cruises. She also enjoyed the Collins, Bailey, and LeVert family reunions and spending time with her family. She was a member of a social group dating back to the 1960s where they held cabarets and she showcased many of her beautiful gowns, some of which she made. She enjoyed sewing when she had time. Evelyn enjoyed sports and was a loyal fan of The Ohio State football team, where she was a season ticket holder for many years, and of course, she attended the Pasadena Rose Bowl parade and games.
Evelyn bowled in a league through The State of Ohio for many years. She never passed up an opportunity to show her talents during the Operation Feed campaign at The State of Ohio-from playing basketball to softball games-she was a true competitor. One of her proudest moments was her work on Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and attending his Inauguration in Washington.
Evelyn was a very classy and proud woman, who loved the Lord. She also loved to dance the famous two step with a shoulder shrug, snapping her fingers and line dancing. She also loved to do volunteer work and was a Certified Reiki Healing Specialist.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy E. and Lucille Duncan Collins Sr.; sister, Patricia Collins; brother, Leroy E. Collins Jr.; sister-in-law, Anna Collins; nephew, William E. Collins II; nieces, Sonja Gill, Jamil Green and Leslee Green and mother-in-law, Elizabeth Street.
Evelyn is survived by her devoted daughters Michele Street and Angie Street; granddaughters, Brittany Street and Mila Edwards; great-grandchildren, Carmella Hughes and Rowan Karnes; son-in-law, Matthew Edwards; brother, William E. Collins, Sr.; sister-in-law, Caren Collins; former husband, Chester (Malvena) Street, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, God children and many friends, including childhood friends, Jessie Bell, Virginia Pendergrass, Howard & Catherine Brooks, and special friends Rodney & Vanessa Weed.

Special Thanks
We want to extend a special thank you to the following:
• Dr. Steven Simensky, M.D., Ph.D., Columbus Neurology & Neurosurgery
• Dr. Vincent L. Guinn, Cardiologist
• Riverside Nephrology Associates, Inc.
• Ohio State Dentistry General Practice Residency
• Emeritus of New Albany
• Sunrise Senior Living of Bexley
• Care Patrol of Ohio – Jim Everson
• Royal Pharmacy – Eric & Tommy
• ProMedica Hospice Care team

A very special thank you to Best Day’s Senior Living for the amazing care you gave our mother, you, and your care team (special thank you Vivianne) we love you all.