“Lovada” Jane Collins Burkhalter

“Lovada” Jane Collins Burkhalter, 92, of Lula, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 16, 1922, in Blairsville, GA she moved to Lula in 1957. She was the daughter of the late Author Roe and Mary Neomia Collins. She was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church of Lula. She was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Ellis Burkhalter, brothers, Cecil Collins, Austin Collins, E.J. Collins, Garnett Collins; sister, Ella Mae Collins; and son in law, Danny Banks.

She is survived by her daughter, Jane Burkhalter of Blairsville; son and daughter in law, Terry and Ruby Burkhalter of Alto; daughter, Denise Banks of Lula; son, Ronald Burkhalter of Lula; brother, Farris Collins of Blairsville; sister, Lois Plott of Gainesville; grandchildren, Cindy Brown, Amanda Sheriff and Jeff, Nicole Moon and Jon, Justin Banks, Danielle Smith and Chad, Bethany Burkhalter; one great grandchild, Ian Moon and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Lula. Rev. Jimmy Hudson and Rev. Randy Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Those wishing to do so may leave condolences at www.littledavenport.com

Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory 355 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA. is in charge of arrangements.