Mrs. Ann Elaine Dartez

Ann Elaine Collins Dartez was born on September 14, 1940 in Opelousas, Louisiana to Erwin and Estelle Lucille Lemelle Collins. Her journey on this earthly plane was one of unwavering grace, and compassion. On November 4, 2023, our beloved Elaine was called to her eternal home, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to her faith, family and friends. Elaine graduated from Holy Ghost High School in 1958 and attended Grambling State University before returning to Opelousas to marry her high school sweetheart and pursue a career as a legal secretary. She worked for Attorney Richard B. Millspaugh and the St. Landry Parish District Attorney’s office for over forty years before retiring. Shortly thereafter, Elaine worked as an administrative assistant for Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church for nearly a decade. Elaine's love for her family was boundless. She was a selfless and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, godmother, sister, and aunt who cherished quality time with her loved ones above all else. Her nurturing spirit and unwavering support were a testament to her deep commitment to family values, and she leaves behind cherished memories that will forever live in our hearts. Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew Harold Dartez; her daughter, Karen Denise Dartez; parents, Erwin and Lucille Lemelle Collins; brother, Charles Collins; and sister, Jacquelyn Marie Collins Green. She is survived by her brother, Jerome Paul Collins, Sr. (Sylvia) of Opelousas, Louisiana; sister, Estelle Louise Vincent (Harold) of Algiers, Louisiana; brother, Joseph Erwin Collins (Cheryl) of Opelousas, Louisiana; sister-in-law, Gloria Collins (Charles) of Phoenix, Arizona; son, David Dartez (Jennifer) of Ventress, Louisiana; two granddaughters, Michelle A. Dartez of Opelousas, Louisiana and Malia Dartez-Nowlin (Destini) of Austin, Texas; two grandsons, Jaedyn and Braelyn Collier of Ventress, Louisiana; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. “Therefore, you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.” -John 16:22 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA. Visiting hour will be observed from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Park. Share words of comfort with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.

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Mrs. Ann Elaine Dartez

September 14, 1940 - November 4, 2023