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Regina Collins Obituary

Regina K. Collins, 85, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Our Lady of the Valley. Regina was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Clarence Collins. She loved her large family, growing up in Texas with eight brothers and sisters. She was a very devoted mother to four children, Jimmy, Bobby, Mary and Laurie; and loving grandmother to eight grandchildren. She loved flowers, deep-sea fishing, cooking, but most of all, being with her family. Regina is survived by her sons, James Collins and wife, Ann, of Salem, and Robert Collins, of Mooresville, N.C.; her daughters, Mary Ogilvie and husband, Cam, of Salem, and Laurie Hart and husband, Bill, of Roanoke; and eight grandchildren, Paul Cooper, Amanda Barron, Michael Collins, Gina Collins, Gracie Collins, Joshua Ogilvie, Kelli Ogilvie and David Hart. There will be a funeral mass held noon on Friday, August 29, 2008, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 982-2100.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2008.

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Ron & Carol LeRoy

August 30, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ashby Mason

August 29, 2008

Mary and Cam, my prayers are with you in this most difficult time. If there is anything that I can do please do not hesitate to call. My heart goes out to both of you.

Ronald Stockton

August 29, 2008

Jimmy,Bobby,Mary,& Laurie
My prayers are with you during this difficult time.Your Mom will always be with you in spirit as she will be watching over you all. Regina was my mom's best friend for many years and I know that Clarence,Regina,Worth,and Emily are having a wonderful reunion in heaven. May God Bless you all

Jim and Mary Bell

August 28, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

BRENDA GRISSO-DAVIS

August 28, 2008

JIMMY,
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.

Mike Garrett

August 28, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Linda DeHaven

August 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cheryl McCulley Daniel

August 28, 2008

Jimmy, Bobby, Mary, Laurie...
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. So many of my happy "childhood" memories are of times spent with your family - Claytor Lake, Christmas, New Years football games - and of course your moms coconut cake and shrimp dip. I am thinking of you all and remembering a very special lady named Regina.
Love,
Cheryl

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