Julia Ann Collins

Julia Ann Collins, 81 of McRoberts, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in New Tazewell. She was born in St. Charles, Virginia on March 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Albert Sr. and Emma Leslie Goodman. Julia helped to take care of elderly folks who needed someone to check in on them after a long illness. Julia was also a homemaker.

If I could only carry you, up to the Pearly Gates.

Where Jesus Christ our Saviour, with your loved ones anxiously awaits.

As I step up to the entrance, The Gates swing open wide,

I carry your feeble body, and we get a glimpse of what's inside!

All of a sudden from my arms you step down, and begin walking towards the crowd.

I stand outside watching as Jesus placed on your head a beautiful Golden Crown!

As you turn your head I saw a sight that I remembered from years ago,

You were a lot younger and your face had a beautiful Glow!

And then came the time that I had to go,

Because it wasn't MY time and I had to travel below.

So, what to do now, that I've left my loved one behind,

Just make them this Promise from the bottom of your heart that you'll meet them again

In Due Time!

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. “Bob” Collins; brothers, Albert Goodman, Jr. and Bill Goodman; and sister, Bertha Wade.

Julia is survived by her sons and their spouses, Tim and Marcella Collins and Ted and Kendra Collins; honorary grandchild, Rickey Daryll Poff; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Memorial services will be at 3:00 PM on June 7, 2025, at the Church of Jesus in Tom Biggs Hollow, McRoberts, Kentucky with Rev. David Cody Thomas presiding.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the service hour at the Church of Jesus in McRoberts.

Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Pineville is honored to serve the Collins Family. We invite you to view and sign the registry at www.arnettsteele.com.