Norine Derise Collins

Jeanerette – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Norine Derise Collins, 93, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 11:00AM with Fr. Francis Damoah officiating. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery of Jeanerette.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM and will resume on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 8:00AM until the time of service. A rosary will be prayed at Frioux Funeral Home of Jeanerette at 6:30PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest, Norine Collins, on April 6, 2026, in the early morning hours of her 93rd birthday. She lived a long, fulfilling life, as a devoted wife and matriarch to a large, loving family.

Norine was known for her passion for cooking, coffee, her vast collection of pig decor, and for being a generous host to family and friends. She was energetic, spunky, kind hearted, and loving, with a bright spirit and great sense of humor.

Small in stature but with a relentless determination, at a mighty 4’11”, Norine proudly played point guard for her high school basketball team. Shortly after graduating high school, she met the love of her life, Englove Collins. They were married in the summer of 1952 and went on to have 6 children. They were an equally hard-working and loving couple, owning a seafood docking business that they ran together for many years. Norine took her enthusiasm for cooking and branched it into a side business, selling her most popular dishes, which were treasured amongst family, friends, neighbors, and her many loyal customers. Norine and Englove lived life to the fullest, hosting countless parties which included food, card games, storytelling, music, and dancing, filling their home with immense fun and laughter. Creating memories and being surrounded by family was the greatest joy of Norine’s life.

Whether you called her Mama, Mum, Mother-in-Law, Aunt Norine, Mrs. Collins, or simply Norine, she touched so many lives and was truly adored by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. We are comforted in knowing that she has been reunited in heaven with her beloved husband and daughter, along with prematurely departed siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her memory will forever be cherished by her loved ones.

Norine is survived by five children, Englove Collins Jr., Patrick Collins Sr. and his wife JoEllen, Rene John Collins Sr. and his girlfriend Rebecca Babin, Perrique Collins and his girlfriend Thresea Winningham, Tracy J. Collins; a son-in-law, Jimmy O’Loughlin; eleven grandchildren, Jamie Derise and her husband Ross, Jerrica O’Loughlin and her fiancé Joshua Boulanger, Justin Patrick Collins and his wife Kaitlyn, Jillian Broussard and her husband Jacob, Patrick Collins Jr., Rene Collins Jr. and his wife Elizabeth, Hydie Gray and her husband Eric, Lyric Collins, Justin Babin and his wife Jerrica, Christopher Collins and his wife Ashton, Ashley Collins and her boyfriend Therin Turner; three step- grandchildren, Bailey Stevens, Tyler Stevens, and Emma Ames.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Englove Collins Sr., a daughter, Vanessa O’Loughlin; her parents, Paul and Eunice Leblanc Derise; two grandchildren, Joshua Patrick Collins, Shaun Patrick Collins; a great-granddaughter, Joslyn Derise; four siblings, T-Paw Derise, Francis Derise Sr., Dorothy Derise Lancon, Jerry Derise.

Serving as pallbearers will be Englove Collins Jr., Patrick Collins Sr., Rene John Collins Sr., Perrique Collins, Tracy J. Collins and Jimmy O’Loughlin.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ross Derise, Justin Patrick Collins, Rene Collins Jr., Patrick Collins Jr., Lyric Collins, Justin Babin, Christopher Collins, and Bobby Derise.

The family would like to thank Valerie, Rick, and Hospice Nurse Theresa for taking care of her in her final days.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Frioux Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost Street, 337-276-5101, will be handling the services.