August 7, 1942-October 5, 2024
Isaiah 40:31
With hearts full of love and deep sorrow, the Karneh, Fahnbulleh, Collins, and Jones families announce the peaceful passing of our cherished matriarch, Massa Clarice Karneh. Affectionately known as Mama, Ma, Grandmother, Sister, Aunty, Ma Massa, and “Gaga,” Massa’s earthly journey came to an end on October 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Massa was the embodiment of strength and grace, a pillar of resilience whose unwavering love and guidance touched countless lives. Her strength carried her through life’s trials, and her compassion uplifted those fortunate enough to know her. Though she has left this world, her presence remains a beacon of courage for her family and friends.
Her spirit will forever be cherished by those she leaves behind: her devoted children—Frank Teba Foley Collins, Benrus “Ben” Collins, Edward Lamie Collins (Konah), Ada Collins-Taylor (Kedrick), Daniel Sie (D.S.) Collins, Mike Hakim (Marie); her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her siblings Lahai Karneh, Wuyatta Karneh-Kamara (Momodu), Foley Karneh, Georgia Appleton, Edna “Dee Dee” Martiesen, G. Alvin Jones, and Luna Perry-Castle—along with nieces, nephews, and cousins spanning throughout Liberia, Lebanon, the U.S., and beyond.
Though Massa’s earthly presence has passed, her legacy of strength, love, and resilience will continue to inspire and live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Celebration of Life Arrangements are as follows:
Friday, November 8, 2024
Wake: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
8730 E. Skelly Dr. Tulsa, OK 74129
7pm-10pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Funeral: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
9am-11:30am
Interment: Floral Haven
6500 S 129 E. Ave.
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
(918) 505-7254
To take place immediately after the funeral
Repast: Campbell Event Center
2632 East 11th St
Tulsa, OK 74104
(918) 935-3981
USA Contacts:
Lamie Collins (201) 417-9107
Ada Collins-Taylor (918) 640-1774
Benrus Collins (858) 336-6919
Kedrica M. Taylor (918) 408-0560
Amber Taylor (918) 853-4715
Kedleen Cooper (918) 724-4702
Liberia/International Contacts
Frank Collins 231-0777830603; 0775909967
D.S. Collins 231-776078189
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