Joanna Collins

Joanna Brantley Collins, 62, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, May 26 2024, after a strong and very courageous battle against cancer.

Joanna worked at BB&T and CP&L prior to retiring as the owner/operator of “Time for Me” Salon, doing what she loved; cutting and styling hair for the many customers who became her cherished friends.

After retirement, she became involved with different dance groups in New Bern. She loved to dance, with line dancing being her favorite. She also volunteered to help various organizations serving different communities in the area. Towards the end of her healthy life, she was excited to start taking on the sport of “Pickleball”.

She was born in Kentucky and moved to New Bern at a very young age.

She was preceded in death by her Mother Peggy Britt Brantley, her (biological) Father Millard Reed, her Brother John Reed, her Sister Robin Reed Rose, and Sister-in-Law Georgia Collins Mallard.

She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Jay Collins, daughter Hannah Collins, and her Mother-in-Law Addie H. Collins. She is also survived by the father Claude E. Brantley Jr., her Brother Claude E. Brantley III (Tracy), her Sister Julie O’Malley (John) of New Albany IN., along with many nieces and nephews; as well as Brother in Law Kenneth Collins (Barbara) and Sister-in-Law Glenda C. Bynum.

A Ceremony of Remembrance will be held Sunday, June 2, 2024 and the Pollocksville Baptist Church, located at 408 Green Hill Street, with Pastor Greg Meadows officiating. Visitation begins at 2:00 p.m. and the Ceremony starts at 3:00 p.m.

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to all the Doctors and Nurses at CarolinaEast Cancer Center and CarolinaEast Hospital Oncology Floor.

In lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565 or to an organization of your choice in memory of Joanna.