Monica Yvette Harper Collins, 50, passed on to her eternal rest on February 18, 2022, in Orlando, FL. She was born on October 17, 1971, in Lakeland, Florida from parents Samuel Harper, Doris Coleman, Mary Lee Brit and Benito “Charlie” Gonzalez, who precede her in death. She went to Lakeland Senior High, moving on to finish her studies at the University of Florida, from which she graduated with a Bachelor in Economic in 1993. Monica married Daryl C. Collins of Orlando, FL on February 9, 1996.
Monica leaves to cherish the memories of her life, her beloved husband of 26 years; Daryl Collins; kids, Daryl C. Collins II and Morgan Nicole Collins; siblings, Claudette Lee of Lakeland, FL, Samuel Harper of Orlando, FL, Tammy Kirkland (+) and Jeremy Kirkland of Lakeland, FL; in-laws, Willie Collins (Theresa) of Orlando, FL, Harold McKnight (Wendy) of Apopka, FL, Sheila Engram (Derrick) of Orlando, FL and Paula Scott of Orlando, FL; bonus sister and brother, Samantha and Lorenzo Hayes of Lakeland, FL; as well as a whole host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.