Nyla Collins-Fleck Obituary (1992 - 2022)

Nyla Janelle-Essie Collins-Fleck was born on May 30, 1992, in Aurora, Colorado to her parents, Pamela S. Collins and Douglas James Parrish. Nyla was the second of three children with her sister, Ambrosia, and brother, Tyler. She was known and nicknamed, "Tweety Bird." Her uncle, William Jr., and his best friend, Maurice Davis "Uncle Mo" came to the hospital to see the new baby. He went in and told her mother, Pamela, that he was going to call Acme for steeling Tweety Bird. Because the baby looked just like Tweety Bird. Nyla attended Oakland Elementary School where she was befriended by many. She was not old enough to join the Oakland Drillers but ended up on the team anyway. She then went on to Martin Luther King Middle School and George Washington High. She tried out for the Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team as a sophomore and made it to the Varsity squad. She completed her secondary education at Hope Online with the Late Pastor Russell and Sister Rose Porter. She always excelled at the things she desired to do. Nyla was the proud mother of Cordell, Ashton, Legacy, and Rilee. She loved her children dearly with unconditional love. She was a believer and faithful member of Mt. Zion Church of God In Christ, under the leadership of her grandfather, Pastor William A. Collins. She loved the Lord and gave her life to the Lord at a young age. In her free time, she loved spending time with her children. When she was young, she wanted to be a veterinarian, she loved animals and once owned a yellow leopard gecko. Nyla had so many friends from elementary and throughout her life that were impacted by her jovial giving spirit. She will be missed by all who know and loved her. Nyla was preceded in death by her brother, Tyler Lee Collins; and her grandmother, First Lady Angela Sue Collins. On March 7, 2022, Nyla Janelle-Essie Collins-Fleck accepted her assignment in eternity. She leaves a legacy of love and support for her children, Cordell Fleck, Ashton Fleck, Legacy Collins, and Rilee Collins; her mother, Pamela S. Collins-Sandoval; father, Douglas James Parrish; stepfather, Edward Phillip Sandoval; sister, Ambrosia Bayanne Collins; her most beloved niece, Sarai Hope Collins; her "ride-or-die" cousin, Christian McNair; and a host of other cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives, and many friends.