Ernestine Collier

Ernestine Collier was born January 5, 1936 in McDonough, Georgia to George and Odessa Collier. She was educated in the Georgia public school system. She relocated to Trenton, New Jersey where she made her home for the past 60 years.

Ernestine worked as a cook for Morris Hall in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. After retiring she began childcare and babysitting for family and friends.

Ernestine was a faithful member of the New Hope Church of God and Christ, and she was also a member of Trenton Church of Christ for several years. She loved to sing in the choir and was known to fill the halls of the third floor at the Water's Edge Nursing Home. She lived a life of faith and worship, teaching her children and grandchildren about putting God first in their lives. Sheenjoyed preparing Sunday dinner for her family and friends. She was such a good cook and everyone knew it. Ernestine was also a baker, making delicious pies and cakes for so many people. She loved to shop for clothes, always looking beautiful on Sundays on her way to church. Ernestine also liked watching t.v. and talking on the phone. We will miss her smile and her kind words.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Odessa Collier; her son Stanley McKibben; her grandson Anthony N. McKibben; her two sisters Bessie King and Lillie Pearl Collier. Ernestine's memory will be cherished and forever remembered by her children Michael McKibben (Sharon), Pastor Anthony L. McKibben (Patricia), Elder Allen McKibben (Joann), Lamar Carey, Valerie S. Langston (James); 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren; her siblings George Collier, Willie Lewis Collier and Andrew Collier; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 11am Monday, July 7, 2025 at Calvary Missionary Baptist, 735 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08609. Calling hour will be 10am until the time of service. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, NJ.

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