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Mary Teresa Elizabeth Hughes "Sassy" Collins
Mary Teresa Elizabeth Hughes "Sassy" Collins, 57, of Waynesboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She was born on January 23, 1952, in Waynesboro, a daughter of the late Richard Hughes and Mary Elizabeth Orsinger Hughes Lawson.
She was a graduate of Waynesboro High School and attended Blue Ridge Community College.
Teresa was retired from GE/Genicom after 28 years of service and had eight years of service at Virginia Panel Corporation. She was a member of The United Electrical Workers of America; she collected bears and dearly loved her grandchildren. She was an avid fan of ALABAMA and Randy Owen.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard William Hughes.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Steven W. Collins; her son, Carl R. "Richie" Collins and his wife, Kasey, of Palmyra; her daughter, Dana C. Perdue of Verona; her two brothers, Rick Hughes and Barb Eller of Waynesboro and Dean Hughes and Connie McCoy of Rockbridge County; three sisters, Diana "Nanny" and Jerry Coffey of Waynesboro, Carolyn "Toddy" and Scott Rudin of Crimora and Sharon Collins of Waynesboro; three grandchildren, Vivian Lee Collins, Jake Christopher Perdue and Brianna Cristeen Perdue; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the chapel of Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, 961 Goose Creek Road in Fishersville, conducted by Pastor Greg Mayo. Burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Scott Rudin, Bob Suddarth, Jerry Coffey, Ricky Bryant, Richie Collins, Rick Hughes, Dean Hughes and Hestel Lowry. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Catherine Casey, Mary Meadows, Reesy Myers, Sue Baber, Charlie Strickler, Jon Shirkey and Kasey Collins.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2009, and anytime at the home at 106 McCauley Lane in Waynesboro.
The family would like to encourage friends, so inclined, to consider using Christmas arrangements and Poinsettias as sympathy tributes.
Family and friends may view the obituary, light a candle and share memories and condolences at www.charltonandgroomefuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Charles Orsinger
December 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Diana Coffey
December 13, 2009
Steve,Rich,Dana, Teresa was one of the best things that ever happened to our family. She's been a Wife,Sister,Mom,Bestfriend & someone you could always count on no matter What. I'll never forget her,I still can't believe it ! I'll LOVE her forever . Love Always Diana
Bennie and Toni Pennington
December 13, 2009
Ricky and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Take care and God bless you all.
Amy Markham
December 12, 2009
Dana and family,
I am so sorry to hear that Mary had passed. She is no longer suffering and is in no more pain. I enjoyed the many times she came up to the front desk at Virginia Panel. We had some wonderful discussions and will be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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sharon collins
December 11, 2009
Steve i am so sorry for your loss Teresa will be missed my all.My prayers are with you. let me know if you need anything.
"Pinky"
December 11, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Gay Myrtle
December 11, 2009
Diana,you and our family are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.Joanie and Gay Myrtle and Ritchie Ritchison
Patricia & Gary Rankin
December 11, 2009
Steve,Carl,Dana,Sharon and Mary's Family and Friends,
The many miles that stand between us Cannot stand in my way When it comes to Wishes That I send to you today. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May time help you find peace through the sorrow. May time help you find solace in reflective moments.
We have all been blessed by Mary..We were co-worker at GE and Genicom. I wish we stay in more contact over years. Her jokes and laughter will live on in our memories as her love will always fill our hearts. Mary always celebrate her life; making new and precious memories. I bet she is sharing a fun story in Heaven now. When the Lord made Mary he definitely broke the mold. To describe a woman of such character would be an unending task. Mary was the kindest, nicest, happiest person I have known. She always had a smile and a story to share no matter what she was going through. Never heard her grumble or complain but always found the positive side to every situation. I just wish we had many more years with her. Peace and comfort to the family and many friends who mourn this loss.
Patricia Shifflett Rankin
and Gary Rankin
Robert Pittington
December 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kenny Wyant
December 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Steve Hodge
December 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
cindy vanfossen-gregory
December 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melissa Koontz
December 10, 2009
Rich and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Koontz
Fish & Loaves
Lisa Moses
December 10, 2009
Rich & Family: I'm so sorry to hear about your moms passing. Please know that your in our thoughts & prayers during this sad & difficult time. I pray that God will bring peace & comfort to each of you. Let us know if there is anything that we can do.
Lisa & Brandon Moses
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Chrystal Little
December 9, 2009
Know she is no longer suffering. She will be free of pain. She will be your angel over your shoulder. Her body has left but her spirit will remain in your heart. Keep her memory alive. Know you and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. - The Little Family
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