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Gail Collins Obituary
PAGELAND -- Ms. Collins, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Pageland, SC, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31st at First Baptist Church of Pageland. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sutton-Baumgartner Funeral Home.
Ms. Collins was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Carson Griggs. She loved cooking, sharing a meal with family, and most of all, spending time with her three adored grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons, David (Debbie) Collins, Mark Collins, and Brian (Rossi) Collins, ll of Charleston; sisters, Barbara Smith, Carolyn (Tommy) Agerton, Phyllis (Lovia) Johns and Pat (Dr. Billy C.) Blakeney, all of Pageland; grandchildren, Adam Collins, Wilson Collins, and Alexandria Collins, all of Charleston; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Memorials are requested to Medical University of South Carolina Foundation, Hollings Cancer Center, 18 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29425.
Sutton-Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland ([email protected]) is handling the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Paula Zachary
November 6, 2009
To the Family of Gail Collins:
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Gail was a sweetie and I know you have all enjoyed the last few years with her.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Paula K. Zachary
genny Masters
November 2, 2009
Saturday on my way back to Taylorsville from Pageland, I stopped at the Boston Market on Independence Blvd for lunch in memory of Gail. When Gail worked in Mattthews and I was working at the Honda dealership on Independence most Wednesday we met there for lunch. Gail was a wonderful friend from the time she started working at the Charlotte Council on Alcoholism and I am going to miss our telephone visits. You all are in my prayers.
November 1, 2009
November 1, 2009
Gail was my college roommate and also the Maid of Honor at my wedding. I can't believe I will never hear her wonderful laughter again and we did laugh a lot at Winthrop College. I will never forget those PC football games, having Rose Ann Taylor for a hall mother and those dreaded fire drills, usually when you were in the shower. Her father, Dr Griggs actually delivered me when I was born, so we had a connection from the beginning. She never aged like the rest of us. Always looking beautiful and young with her olive skin and gorgeous eyes. Gail was a true lady and I am glad she was my friend. Theresa Sowell Mills, Indian Trail, NC
John Arant
October 31, 2009
My parents and Gail's parents were the best of friends. They would go to The Game on Saturdays whether it was at Clemson or USC. They would take trips together and usually include their wild kids. One summer the two families were going to New York and then on to Connecticut to visit some of their relatives. We started out from Pageland and the two cars were separated before we got to Mt. Croghan. These were the days before cell phones so it was impossible to know where the other car was. We didn't have reservations anywhere when we left Pageland but our first destination was Virginia Beach to visit one of Pearl's relatives. I think we all got there on the second day. Of course we had to contend with blame being put on each and everyone of us for some ridiculous reason since no adult wanted to take responsibility for such a goofy start of a trip. In retrospect the trip was great. Gail was always happy no matter where she was. She was a delight to be around. I oftentimes think about how wonderful those "Mayberry" days were...and I miss the times and the people who have gone...but I'll always remember them all.
Billy Arant
October 31, 2009
Gail was my sweetheart in first grade and always a friend even though I saw her only occasionally and not recently. If it were not so far away, I would be there today to honor her memory, celebrate her life and remember the sound of her giggle.
Billy Arant
Kathy Aldridge
October 30, 2009
I will always remember Gail as a beautiful woman. Her eyes were always so expressive. My thoughts are with you.
D. Thompson
October 30, 2009
To The Family Of:
Gail Griggs Collins
My deepest condolences and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God comfort you now, and in the days to come.
October 30, 2009
Dear Brian and Family:
One of the hardest things to bear is the loss of your Mother. May you take comfort in the wonderful memories you have and the times you've shared.
God's blessings,
Kathy and Dwayne Fisk
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