Vivian Whitlock Collins

Vivian Whitlock Collins

Vivian Collins Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 20, 2009.
COLLINS, Vivian Whitlock, 89, born February 12, 1920 in Louisa County, Virginia, entered into rest Wednesday, November 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 57 years, Earl S. Collins; and also her parents, a brother and two sisters. She is survived by her sons, Earl Stuart Collins Jr. and wife, Jeanette, Nelson R. Collins and wife, Becky, and Steve W. Collins; 17 grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers, Tim Whitlock and wife, Joyce, Bobby Whitlock, and their families, two sisters-in-law and their families, a bunch of nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Mary Martin. Her funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Westhampton Memorial Park.


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George & Christina Welch

November 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you! ((()))

The Welch Family

November 20, 2009

Vivian was a very sweet kind loving person.My condolences,and
prayers go out to the family.
Rhonda Collins(Greene)

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