Background
Collins, Marva Deloise Nettles was born on August 31, 1936 in Monroeville, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Alex L. and Bessie Maye (Knight) Nettles.
Collins, Marva Deloise Nettles was born on August 31, 1936 in Monroeville, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Alex L. and Bessie Maye (Knight) Nettles.
Bachelor of Arts, Clark College, 1957; Bachelor of Arts (honorary), Howard U., 1980; Doctor of Hebrew Literature (honorary), Wilberforce U., 1980; Doctor of Hebrew Literature (honorary), Chicago State University, 1981; D.Hum. (honorary), Dartmouth College, 1981.
Founder, director, Westside Preparatory School, Chicago, since 1975.
Member President's Commision on White House Fellowships, from 1981. Member Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Married Clarence Collins, September 2, 1960. Children: Patrick, Eric, Cynthia.