Rena Theresa Rubin Collins, 84, was born on June 22, 1931 in Opelousas, Louisiana to the late Adam Rubin and Caroline Sias Rubin.

Rena was a devout member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church until she became weak. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a prayer warrior. She prayed about everything. She prayed every morning, throughout the day, and before retiring at night. She was grateful for God no matter what, always looking up towards Heaven.

Moma was best known for her great cooking. She worked many years as a cook at Tom and Mack''s on East Broad Street until closing and had a deep impact with those she worked with. Another passion she had was babysitting the neighborhood kids. She also enjoyed the many years of walking everywhere from the grocery store to the washeteria to the hospital. Moma''s joy over her lifespan was taking care of over 60 some grandchildren, and having them walk with her. Her philosophy for taking care of kids was, "If you can walk, I''ll take you with me".

Rena is preceded in death by both parents Adam Rubin and Caroline Sias Rubin. Her husband, Paul Collins; four brothers, Paul Rubin, Anthony Rubin, Edmond Rubin and Clophus Rubin; eight sisters, Merline Simon, Avia Henry, Julia Vallier, Albertha Brown, Doris Lafluer, Lois Lindsey, Irene Harmon, LucilleYoung; three sons, Tommy Ecter, Paul John Collins, and Gerald Sam; one daughter, Judy Graham, two grand-children, Michael Cady and Mya Sam; and one godson, Joe Simon.

Rena leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Sidney Gravenburg of Houston, Texas, Peter (Donna) Rubin of Moss Bluff, Louisiana, and Jamie Sam of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Nine daughters, Maxine (Terry) Phillips of Tampa, Florida, Sarah Robinson and Helen (Joseph) Richmond of Houston, Texas, Karen (James) Pickens of Iowa, Louisiana, Suzzane Rubin, Pauline (Jeff) Thomas, Roxanne Sam, Priscilla Sam, Darline Garcia and Michelle Lewis all of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Seventy plus grandchildren, 77 plus great-grandchildren and 4 plus great great grandchildren; one goddaughter, Lucinda Sonnier; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service date: June 1, 2016

Visitation will be Wednesday June 1, 2016 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:45 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday June 1, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.