Bertha Collins (Sue Tyson), 83, of New Haven, CT entered eternal rest on Monday, July 3, 2023.
Mrs. Collins was born October 31, 1939 in Ansonia, CT, to Jessie Sanders of South Carolina and Virginia Lockett of North Carolina.
She leaves to cherish loving memories, her four children; daughter, Wanda Tyson (Hafeez Shabazz, deceased); sons, Charles Tyson III, Roy Tyson (Cheryle) and Nathan Collins, Jr. (Stephanie); her sisters, Mary Donegan and Juanita Sanders; brothers, Jessie Sanders Jr. of South Carolina and Sean; and her aunt, Dorothy Joyner of Society Hill, SC. Bertha is also survived by 14 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Virginia; sister Gloria Sanders and both ex-husbands, Charles Tyson, Jr. and Nathan Collins, Sr.
A celebration of Mrs. Collins’ life and legacy will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. A viewing will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
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To my family sincerest condolences and know that your mom, was a blessing to all who knew her. Love you…
I will miss our talks that always included Ms. Tysons’s infectious laugh! God bless you family.
My Condolences to the family
I will miss Sue’s laughter and practical opinions. She was a blessing to my brother Glenn and her family especially her mother was a blessing to all of us. She was a generous caring person who will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to her children and family , may the God of all comfort be with you. Cherita
To my friends Wanda, Charles , Roy, , Nate , im so sorry to heR of your mother’s passing , I have the most fond memories of her doing motherly things for us kids when we were young and all the lighter we shred, I pray GOD give you guys peace at this time and keep her in your heart for I will for I loved her too TERESE N CREW XOXOXO