ST. MARY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: COLLINS, EZORA ZENO Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source St.Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, St. Mary, La. Published Tuesday, May 17, 2011 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ======================================================================= COLLINS, EZORA ZENO Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 11 a.m., at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Ezora Zeno Collins, 83, who passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Amelia Manor Nursing Home. Fr. DeSouza will be the Celebrant of the Mass. Interment will be at the church cemetery. A native of Breaux Bridge and a resident of Lafayette, she was a devout Catholic who enjoyed cooking and canning for her family and friends. She was the family's sage who enjoyed sharing her wisdom with anyone who was willing to listen. Her outgoing Spirit and outspoken ways will be missed by many. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Collins Barard of Baldwin; son-in- law, Shelton Barard of Baldwin; one sister, Beatrice Z. Broussard of Breaux Bridge; brother-in-law, Dorville Broussard. Also survived by six grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph K. Collins; son, Joseph Michael Collins; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pascal Zeno.; and two sisters, Enola Helaire and Mary Garcet Shelton. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Syrie Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until time of services. Syrie Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements ===================