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Grief Support
In addition to the bereavement services for the families we serve, we have provided some helpful grief support links below:
Crisis, Grief and Healing
Webhealing.com, the first interactive grief website on the internet, offers discussion boards, articles, book suggestions, and advice for men and women working through every aspect of grief. The site’s founder, Tom Golden LCSW, has provided book excerpts and contact information to help those healing from loss.
Willowgreen
Willowgreen offers support and information for those dealing with life transition & aging, illness & caregiving, loss & grief, and hope & spirituality. The site offers advice, products, and inspirational materials.
Grief and Loss
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) website contains a Grief & Loss section with grief-related articles and information.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s website provides a host of information and resources for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury and their caregivers.
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A good man has moved on
Poncernela Sanford
It is with heavy hearts that the Sanford and Harris Families announce the passing of Miss Poncernela “Ponci” Dynise Sanford of Riverside, California. Ponci passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Riverside Community Hospital. She was the oldest daughter of the late USAF SSgt. Joseph and Burnethel “BB” Gaines Sanford. Ponci is survived by her sister, Respondia “Dia” Sanford Poole of Las Vegas, Nevada; maternal aunts: Mrs. Annie Grace Gaines McNeal of Attapulgus, Georgia, and Mrs. Mary Gaines Kimbrough of Tuskegee, Alabama; paternal aunt Mrs. Millie Fielder of Tampa, Florida; and many cousins and dear friends.
Visitation:
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Rubidoux Mortuary, 6091 Mission Blvd., Riverside, CA 92509
Funeral Services:
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church, 4562 Fowlstown Rd., Attapulgus, GA 39815
Viewing: 11:30 a.m. and Service: 12:00 p.m.
Officiant: Elder Lee E. Harris, Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Florida
Livestream: The service will be streamed on the Collins Family Mortuary Facebook page.
Interment:
Elisha and Mary Harris Garden of Peace Cemetery, Attapulgus-Faceville Road, Attapulgus, Georgia 39815
Please continue to keep the Family in prayer. Condolences may be sent to Dia S. Poole, P.O. Box 230311, Las Vegas, NV 89105.
Nearby hotels:
1) Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bainbridge, 1413 Tallahassee Highway, Bainbridge, GA, 39819, Phone: (229) 246-6771
2) Hampton Inn Bainbridge, 1522 Tallahassee Highway, Bainbridge, Georgia, 39819, Phone: (229) 246-1341
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