Obituary of Blanche-Strickland-Collins Halley

Blanche Strickland Collins Halley Blanche Strickland Collins Halley, 93, entered into rest February 9, 2010. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010, 1:00 p.m. EST at Trinity United Methodist Church, with burial at Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, February 12, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home-Riggins Road Chapel (850-877-8191).Blanche was a lifelong resident of Tallahassee. She was a third generation Leon County resident, growing up on State Road 12 near Lake Iamonia. Blanche graduated from Florida State University Developmental Research School (Florida High) in 1934. She attended Lively Technical School and then followed with a career with the State of Florida, retiring from the DHSMV.A devoted Methodist, Blanche grew up as a member of Beth Page United Methodist Church, where she played the piano and taught Sunday School. She later transferred her membership to Trinity United Methodist Church where she was a member for fifty years. She was active in Sunday School, the Altar Guild and a Lifetime member of the United Methodist Women until her health no longer permitted.She was also active in the TMH Auxiliary, Marzuq Shrine Auxiliary, as well as the Tallahassee Lions Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Eugene Halley. She is survived by her children, son, Thomas L. "Tommy" Collins of Tallahassee, two daughters, Mary Alice Bolton (husband Richard) of Fayetteville, Ga., and Rebecca Collins Bishop (husband Al) of Tallahassee; stepsons, John B. Halley (wife Barbara) of Va., C.E. "Gene" Halley Jr. (wife Stephanie) of Chipley; eight grandchildren;, seven stepgrandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; ten stepgreat-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.