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Carroll A. Collie
Mary Carroll Adams Collie, 85, of 332 Marvin Collie Drive Ringgold died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Roman Eagle Memorial Home.
Mrs. Collie was born February 15, 1926 in Pittsylvania County a daughter of the late Walter Carsie Adams and Garnett Lester Adams. She lived her entire life in the Ringgold community where she was a member of the Kentuck Baptist Church. Mrs. Collie was a member of the Robertson Bennett Chapter 70 of the Order of Eastern Star.
She worked on the family farm, Dan River Elementary cafeteria, Smith Douglas and Lebanon Fertilizer plants.
Preceding her in death were her brothers, Walter Adams, Sanford Adams and Billy Adams.
Mrs. Collie was an inspiration to her family and shared a love for them that knew no boundaries. She dedicated her life to her husband of 69 years, Marvin Eric Collie of the home. She devoted her life to her sons, Marvin Thomas "Tommy" Collie and wife, Joyce and James Carsie "Jimmy" Collie and wife, Vicky. She inspired her four grandchildren, Marvin "Chip" Collie and wife, Charlotte, Wendy Dawn Collie Wilson and husband, Brian, Jacquelyn Carroll Collie Fackler and husband, Brandon and Jessica Cole Collie. She was blessed with four great-grandchildren, Eric and Victoria Collie and Caleb and Joshua Koger and a loving brother, Carsie Adams and wife Rachel of Michigan.
Her family enveloped her with their love and in their homes on the family farm. God blessed her family and friends with an angel. She mapped her way to Heaven above through her love and kindness to all.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. from the Kentuck Baptist Church by the Reverend Gerald Reeves. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memory Garden. The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday beginning at 1:30 p.m. and at other times will be at the residence.
The family suggests memorials to the Kentuck Volunteer Fire Department 200 Ringgold Church Road or Ringgold Fire & Rescue P.O. Box 10 Ringgold, VA 24586.
Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Collie family and online condolences may be made at www.wrenn-yeatts.com or at www.GoDanRiver.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Carroll Collie
Janet Teague Hullender
February 25, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Collie's death. What a beautiful woman inside and out. May God comfort each of you.
Ann Dix
February 23, 2011
The Collie Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim & Billy Goble
February 23, 2011
Many prayers for the entire family.
Melanie Barringer
February 23, 2011
Wendy and Collie Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Collie was a wonderful lady and I know you will cherish all your memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy Milam Bedsaul
February 20, 2011
Dear Marvin and family,
My heart goes out to you and all your family. May God be with you during your time of sorrow.
Donald & Teresa Mitchell
February 20, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
janet soyars
February 20, 2011
Chip, Charlotte and family so sorry about the loss of your Grandmother,she sounds like a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Janet Soyars
George McCormick
February 19, 2011
The lost of a Mom is hard. Knowing she is with Jesus is a great comfort. My family will hold you all in our prayers. We think about you often.
Steve & Terri Clark
February 19, 2011
May God comfort you in this time of great sorrow.
JAMES CECIL WILLARD JR
February 19, 2011
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMIL
PEGGY GAMMON WILLARD
February 19, 2011
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY
Julia and Ben Woodward
February 19, 2011
"Maw Maw" was beloved by many. She was helpful, sweet, and loving to all that came in contact with her. Ben and I have missed our evenings sitting with her and Paw Paw on the porch. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
DICKIE BURNETT
February 19, 2011
MRS. COLLIE WAS A VEY NICE LADY; I REMEMBER HER FROM MY TIME IN KENTUCK AN PLAYING WITH TRIPLE C. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY,
Scott Barker
February 18, 2011
To the Collie family I have known all of you my whole life and this is a great loss as Mrs. Collie was a great woman with a heart of gold and now she is in heaven without any pain and loving paradise Marvin Tommy and Jimmy and all the rest of the Family you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and pray for strength for all God bless you and I will see all of you soon
Ron & Donna Brumfield Walker
February 18, 2011
Our thoughts anr prayer's are with the family at this difficult time. May the lord give you strength and comfort you during this dificult time.
Ray & Judy Brumfield
February 18, 2011
Our thoughts & Prayer's are with the Family during this difficult time. Carroll was a wonderful Lady.May God bring Comfort & Peace to your hearts during this difficult time.
Lucy Ellen Barringer
February 18, 2011
To the Collie Family,
We are so sad for all of you, but we know your wonderful memories will stay with you forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Our love,
Lucy Ellen and Bo Barringer
Bob and Sandy Grubbs
February 18, 2011
Marvin and Family...so sorry for your loss....we will be praying for you...Our loss is Heaven's gain!
Bill Adams
February 18, 2011
Aunt Carroll was like a second mother to me. I will always remember the summer days spent visiting with her and Marvin. She was a kind, loving and gentle soul and I know all of us will miss her greatly. My heart-felt prayers go out to Marvin, Tommy, Jimmy and the rest of the family. Bill Adams
February 18, 2011
prayers to all of you, love you all! Lynda and Dale
lynda groce
February 18, 2011
prayers to all of you, love you all! Lynda and Dale
JUDY & HAROLD WILLIAMSON
February 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 18, 2011
To the family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of a wonderful lady. A great wife to Marvin, a great mother to Tommy and Jimmy, a great grandmother and a friend to all.
She will be deeply missed by the entire community.
Eddie & Sharon Gunnell
Lisa Barker McDaniel
February 18, 2011
To the entire Collie Family-
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. I will always remembering our families sitting on that back row of the church on Sunday mornings. Your family has inspired many people in the community over the years. Carroll made the best chocolate pies and it was always a treat to go to the ballpark and see everyone. May God be with you and comfort you during this time of loss.
Cynthia Wilson Guill
February 18, 2011
"Big Boy" and the rest of the family, on behalf of my mother, Mattie Wilson, and myself, we extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of Carroll. All of you will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers through the days coming ahead of you. We are certain that the wonderful memories will bring you peace. God has certainly welcomed Home one of His earthly angels.
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