Colleen, age 47, passed away from ovarian cancer at Bayhealth Hospital in Dover with her loving family by her side.
Colleen is survived by her husband of 30 years, Frankie, daughter Samantha, son Bailey (Shannon), and grandchild Auriella. She is also survived by her mother Carmen (Shawn), father Robin (Linda), brothers Antonio (Katrina), Bruce (Shannon), Damion (Michael), Patrick (Jessica), Cory, Andy (Chandra), Troy (Amanda), and her sister Danielle, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, she moved to Dover, Delaware in 1993 after marrying the love of her life. Two years later their first child was born and a year and a half later their second child. They spent several years in Delaware where they raised their family and developed a vast community of friends.
Colleen loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchild. She loved party planning for get-togethers and loved having a house full of family and friends most of all. She loved music and dancing.
Colleen was a bright light that grew brighter as the years went by. She brought so much love and happiness to anyone she came in contact with. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her.
She was predeceased by her grandparents Antonio, Phyllis, Ival, Bonnie and her aunt Marcie.