Michelle Norton Collins
1973 - 2015
Michelle Norton Collins
1973 - 2015
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BORN
1973
DIED
2015
Michelle Collins Obituary
Mrs. Michelle Norton Collins, age 42, of Locust Grove, GA passed away May 22, 2015. Michelle was born in Atlanta, GA and preceded in death by her father, Carl Gary Norton SR., and a step father, Larry Swartzmiller. Michelle enjoyed spending time with family and friends, doing crafts, watching movies, drinking coffee, and having her nails done with bright colors to go along with her personality. She was a member of Ole Country Church in McDonough. Survivors are her loving husband of 21 years, Randall Collins of Locust Grove; children, Christin Freeman (Bobby Taylor) of McDonough, Justin Gabriel Collins, Jacob Lindell Collins, and Keera Grace Collins all of Locust Grove; grandson, Robert James Taylor III “Trip”; mother, Sue Swartzmiller of Locust Grove; step mother, Betty Norton of Hampton; brother, Carl Gary Norton Jr. (Donna Herring) of Hampton; step sisters, Laura Turner of Hampton and Lana Butag of TN; nieces and nephews, Michael Norton, Jessica Norton, Sam Miller, Hannah Jerrells, Tyler Collins, Brady Collins, Chase Collins, Noah Baldwin, and Trent and Jeremy Anderson. Funeral service for Michelle will be Wednesday, May 27, 2015 – 2:00 PM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Vines officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park in McDonough. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 – 8:00 PM. Haisten Funeral Home – McDonough 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com
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Gary & Angel Goodman
May 28, 2015
I am so sorry to hear a of your loss. Randy, you and your family are in our prayers.
Janice Horton
May 27, 2015
Shelby, praying that the Lord will hold you tightly in His arms today. My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry I miss spelled Michelles name in my previous message. Love and prayers, Janice Horton
May 27, 2015
Sue, I am so sorry to hear about Michelle. Kathy Hemmings just called me to let me know. I am so shocked. I am praying for comfort and peace for you. May God wrap His arms around you today and in the days to come. Lots of love to you!!! Linda Varner (Ashland, AL)
JoAnn McElreath
May 27, 2015
So sorry Sue for your lost keeping you and your beautiful daughter's family in my prayers.
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Brenda Cagle
May 27, 2015
Sue Sorry to hear about Michelle. My thought & prayers are with you & your family.
Brandi Mobley
May 27, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sondra Branan
May 26, 2015
Sue I am so deeply sorry for Michelle's passing. It was such a shock. Praying for you and your family.
Jill Wilxox
May 26, 2015
I am still in shock at this news about Michelle! Randy you and your family are in my prayers and I pray that God will send you the peace and comfort to help sustain you during this trying time. Please know that you and your family are in the prayers of many.
Love, Hugs and Prayers,
Jill Wilcox (Stockbridge, GA)
Rhonda Miller
May 24, 2015
Sending whispered prayers on the wings of angels.
With deepest sympathy.
Dianne Cagle Westbrook
May 24, 2015
Shelby, So sorry to hear about Michelle. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice Horton
May 24, 2015
Shelby, you have my deepest sympathy for your loss of Michael. She was a beautiful women. I will keep you and her family in my prayers. Love and prayers, Janice Horton.
Rebecca Franklin Haney
May 24, 2015
Randy I Light this candle to shine for your loving wife. She will be missed but she will live on in all the lives she touched. I send hugs love and prayer to you and your loving family.
Jim Harvey
May 23, 2015
Rest in piece, there's a better life awaiting you.
Dianne Stukes
May 23, 2015
Michelle was a great friend and neighbor to me she was always willing to help me and talk me through many situations. I will never forget sitting in my living room floor drinking coffee and wrapping christmas gifts until all hours of the morning just wrapping and talking. I did love her bright and bold colored nails and she always had the cutest toes. She is with her heavenly father in his arms with no more pain or hurt. RIP Michelle you will be missed.
Shelia Carlisle
May 23, 2015
Michelle was a big part of our family growing up and she will trurly be missed, may the good Lord bring comfort to this family in this time of sorrow. We will never forget you and all the love and laughter you gave us. "Gone but never forgotten".
Mike Brock
May 23, 2015
Rest in peace.
Sandy Taylor-Stewart
May 23, 2015
I have only seen Sue a couple of times but I can share that she gave us a beautiful gift, her daughter, the mother of my only Grandson. The times I have seen her she made us feel at home and went out of her way to make us feel like family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Sophia Drummond
May 23, 2015
So sad to lose someone so sweet and special so soon at such a young age, it's still a shock. I am glad to have known you. From playing in the back yard at my parents house everyday as kids, going to church and school together and also being on the NJROTC Drill Team together. You will be missed by many. Memories will live in our hearts forever and time will ease the pain, but knowing Your in a place that is far greater than we could ever imagine, free from sickness and weariness. I know your Sitting with Jesus and watching over your family. RIP my friend.
Jan Smith
May 22, 2015
I have known Sue and her family for 35 years and I am in total shock. My heart hurts for this family and I pray that our Heavenly Father will give comfort and strength to all of them. Please know that you all are in my prayers and if you need anything or if I can do anything - please let me know.
Sheryl Collins Miller
May 22, 2015
I was not prepared for the call this mornng and still can not believe it. I am in shock. I know you are with our Lord today Michelle I promise I will do what I can to take care of Randy and your kids. RIP dear sister. I love you
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