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Opal Collier Obituary
Opal Snow Collier, 84, of Charlottesville, died on Sunday, December 26, 2010, at home.
She was born June 25, 1926, in Greene County, the daughter of the late Edgar and Betty Snow. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Shirley T. Collier.
Opal was a retired Registered Nurse from the University of Virginia Medical Center with 35 years of nursing. She graduated from the University of Virginia Nursing School as a part of the then Corps of Nurses. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
Surviving her are two daughters, Cheryl C. Brunk and her fiancee, John Hanger, of Charlottesville, and Deborah C. Gaglio and her husband, Pete, of Midlothian; one son, T. Scott Collier and his wife, Kathy, of Macungie, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Tessa Hanger, Meredith Gaglio, John Gaglio, Chris Collier and Karen Collier; one brother, Harmon G. Snow and his wife, Hazel, of Silver Spring, Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gregory Doull for his many years of compassionate medical care and numerous loving friends and neighbors, in particular, Jim and Mary Herndon.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2010, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will follow 3 p.m. in Stanardsville cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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December 29, 2010
Your family is in our thoughts.
The Marcevs @ Olde Queen Terrace
MardeeMahone Witten
December 28, 2010
Heartfelt sympathy to Opal's family from a nursing school classmate.I enjoyed seeing her over the years on my visits to Charlottesville.
Hank Cosby
December 28, 2010
Debbie,
We are very sorry to hear about your mother. We have been thinking about you and your family.
Kathy Cluff
December 28, 2010
Having Mrs. Collier as a neighbor and wonderful family friend has been an honor. We will miss her great energy, wit and generosity.
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Mary and Jim Herndon
December 28, 2010
Opal was a wonderful wife,mother and grandmother. She beamed with pride over the wonderful achievements of her children and grandchildren, She was an inspiration to all who knew her and especially her neighbors.She was my friend and confidante and we already miss her very much, but it very comforting to know she is back with Shirley, the love of her life and they are catching up withe the Marshalls, Darlings and Mrs Sweet.
moe collier
December 27, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 27, 2010
Our condolences to Cheryl, Debbie and Scott. We always enjoyed a visit "across the street" when we in Charlottesville.
The Marshalls, Warren, Michigan.
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