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Sandusky, OH 44870
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Kathleen Joan Collier

Kathleen Joan Collier, 59, Sandusky, lost her cherished life, Saturday March 6, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio after putting forth her best fight that she could after becoming ill.

Kathleen was born December 7th, 1961 in Toledo, OH, to become the loving child to Emmanuel James and Sallie Lee (Scruggs) Collier.

Kathleen, who was affectionately known as "Joan" to her loving family and friends was a Clerk of Courts for Erie County in the City of Sandusky, for a span of over 20 years as well as a clerk at the Erie County Title Office in which she enjoyed her positions in serving the citizens of Sandusky. In her later years of life she enjoyed taking on a different path in the workforce, and held employment positions at The Home Depot and Corso's Flower and Garden Center.

An avid cook, sports fan, music lover, dancer, zest for fashion, and people person, Kathleen touched the lives of so many around her and she will truly continue to be loved and forever missed.

Kathleen sadly leaves behind her memory to cherish, her loving twin sister, for the past 59 years, Katherine Jane Collier (Paul Brown Sr.), loving children, daughter, Marce' Nichole Collier (Brandin Page) son, Calvin Jabar Brown, and daughter, Chaunsae' Caprice McKinley. Her two granddaughters who affectionately brought so much joy to her life, Aaliyah Na' Cole Collier and Alay' shia Na' Prix Collier. Loving nephews Steven Jamaal Collier (Ashleigh) and Paul Scott Brown Jr. (Mariah Reed). Loving niece Mignon Renee Collier (Jamison Marks). Great nieces Ja' Toria Bonner, Ra' Kiya Collier, and Brienne Collier, Great nephews Na' Torious Collier, Braylon Collier, Kobe Brown, Jay' zeon Marks, and Jayon Marks. Kathleen is also survived by her loving best friend of 43 years, Bobbie Sue Garrett and dear friends Felicia Pearson and Corby Keys. Special cousins filled with love, Kathy Haney, Patrice Harris, Susan Gowdy, Jennifer Pettway, Holly Harris, Lawrence Scruggs, Evelyn "El" Jackson, Robert Jackson Jr., Wayne Jackson, Keith Jackson, Anthony Evans, and a host of (Scruggs) family in the State of Georgia, and (Collier) family in the State of Florida. Special daughters like her own, Lashonta Alexander, Tanecha Paden, Carisha Johnson, Brandin Garrett, Marisha Young, Kizzy Black, Tomeka Cooley-Pettus, Sheriminia Coleman, Sharita Hunter, Shaquela Hunter, Ter'esa Walker-Sy, Eddrina Walker, Rasheedah Gray, and Tanisha Gray. Loving co-workers and friends in the states of Ohio, Michigan, and North Carolina.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her loving parents Emmanuel James Collier and Sallie Lee Collier (Scruggs), as well as her love whom she adored, Mr. Harold Jackson.

Visitation and Funeral services for our loved one will be held Saturday March 20th, 2021, from 10 A.M. until services at 12 P.M. Noon in Toft Funeral Home & Crematory at 2001 Columbus Ave. Sandusky. Pastor Jerome Johnson will officiate.

The family sends their appreciation and love, as the one we say our goodbye's to, will truly be forever loved and missed.

Condolences may be made to the family by visiting toftfuneralhome.com.