Tara Collins Turner

Tara Collins Turner departed this earthly life at the age of 44 on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was the daughter of Veronica Davis and Nathaniel Collins Sr. born on January 22, 1981 at St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, LA.

Tara was baptized at the age of five at Greater King Triumph Baptist Church in Lutcher, Louisiana, under the leadership of the late Pastor Versey Fluence. She later joined Starnee Missionary Baptist Church in Hammond, Louisiana under the leadership of Reverend Michael Jackson. She was a graduate of Lutcher High School, Class of 1999 and attended Camelot Career College. Tara worked as a caregiver until her time of illness.

Tara was the wife of Cleveland Turner Jr., mother of Tyeisha Collins and Da’Nayja Turner. She was the stepmother of Cleveland Williams Sr., Aarion Newman and Annieya Lathon. Sister of Nathaniel Collins Jr. and the late LaToya Michael.

Tara was the granddaughter of Beulah Mae Rosemain, Georgia Mae Johnson, the late Hazel (Johnny) Bowser, Freddie Johnson Sr. and James (Yvonne) Michael.

She was the grandmother of Jy’Air Turner, Ty’Ani Ford, Treasure Jackson, Cleveland Williams Jr. and Codi Williams. Godmother of Jeremi Jones and Cronnae Flowers.

Tara also leaves to cherish her precious memories a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Tara’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday December 13, 2025 at New Zion Christian Center, 216 W. Main Street, Gramercy, LA; visitation from 9am to 11am followed by the service at 11am. Interment at Western Cemetery on N. Courseault St., Lutcher, LA 70071. Repast at Ebenezer Lodge #70, 2431 Lionel Washington St., Lutcher, LA. 70071.

Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.

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