Nellie G. Collins

Nellie G. Collins

Nellie Collins Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2008.
COLLINS, Nellie G., 88, of Richmond, passed away October 5, 2008. She was a retiree of Interbake Foods. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Ray Collins. She is survived by a loving and devoted daughter, Betty S. Collins; and granddaughter, Kimberly L. Mauck, both of Richmond; a daughter, Doris M. Whorley, Buckingham, Va.; and two sons, James G. Spencer III, Arvonia, Va., and C. Bryce Spencer, Beeville, Texas; eight additional grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Hazel Gray, Stanley, Va., Betty Lee Grimsley and Rhoda Mae Turner, both of Shenandoah, Va., Bobbie Jean Patterson, Grottoes, Va., and Shirley Ann Elliott, Richmond, Va.; two brothers, Dixie R. Gray, Stanley, Va., and Charles D. Gray, Richmond, Va. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd., and where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.


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Rachel (Snoddy) Mays

October 7, 2008

James, Doris and family, My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time. May you find comfort in the thought that many friends care about you and may you rejoice in the many cherished memories that you have. My heartfelt sympathy reaches out to all of you.

Patty Lam

October 7, 2008

To the family of Nellie Collins,
Sorry about the lost of your mother. She was a wonderful Aunt. I never got to see her much, but when I did she was full of laughter. Our prayers are with each of you.

Patty, Steve, Briana and Cheyenne Lam

October 7, 2008

Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers.

Florence Spencer Willett (Polly), and family.

Betty Grimsley

October 7, 2008

To the family of my sister Nellie,
During this difficult time may the comfort of Gods loving arms carry you through the quiet moments and bring you peace. Sorry that I can't be with you at this time, but my Love and prayers are with you.

Sister Betty and Family

Charles Gray

October 7, 2008

To the Family of my sister Nellie, I am sorry about the passing of my sister. She will be missed. Due to my health, I am unable to attend the service. But I will be thinking about the family.

Brother Charles and Jeanette Gray

Rhoda Turner

October 7, 2008

To the Family of my sister Nellie, With deepest sympathy of the lost of your mother and my sister. And with regrets that I am unable to attend the memorial service. Our prayers are with each of you.

Marion and Sister Rhoda Turner

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