Deroche
WAYCROSS — Mrs. Brenda Collins Deroche, 70, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at her residence in Waycross.
She was born in Jesup to Doris Jordan and Louise Smith Jordan. She received an associate degree in accounting from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and worked in that field for many years, most recently with BYRT CPAs in Waycross.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Wheeler.
She is survived by her husband, Ted Deroche of Waycross; four children, Brett Collins (Marissa) of Blackshear, Heather Thigpen (Buck) of Waycross, Eric Deroche (Lisa) of Ledyard, Conn., and Jennifer Shepard (Matt) of Oakdale, Conn.; and five grandchildren, Chael Thigpen, Adrianna Howard, Tyler Collins, Theron Collins, and Cole Shepard.
A funeral service was held December 8 at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. A private burial was held in Blackshear City Cemetery.
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Music Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
