Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Roberta Lee Collins
Roberta Lee Collins
Obituary
Guest Book
Roberta Collins Obituary
Roberta Lee Collins, age 84, of Pennington Gap, VA, passed away on Friday, April 12th, 2024.
Roberta was born on Monday, June 26th, 1939 in Appalachia, Virginia. Roberta worked on the farm with her husband and she was the gatekeeper to her family. She was a loving mother, a proud grandmother, a loyal sister, and a caring aunt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James M.R. Collins; father, Robert Ayers; mother, Elizabeth Perkins; stepmother, Virginia "Virgie" Marie Ayers; daughter, Elizabeth "Libbie" Allen; son, James "Jimmy" Collins; and sisters, Shirley, Sheila, Ann, Lois, and Thelma.
Roberta is survived by her sons, Brian Scott Collins of Pennington Gap, Virginia and David Collins and wife, Tammy, of Wyck, South Carolina; daughter, Cyndy Jennings of Weber City, Virginia; grandchildren, Jason Allen, Stephen Collins, and Amelia Jennings; great-granddaughter, Shea Nicole; sister, Patty Herron of Abingdon, Virginia; brother, Hobert C. Ayers of Cincinnati, Ohio; sister in-law, Janice Darlene Arrington of Greeneville, Tennessee; special friend, Deb; niece, LeAnn Nicole Martin; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Pennington Gap Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will follow with Rev. David Ely officiating.
At the request of the family they ask that everyone wear Jackie O. peach to the services.
Roberta Lee Collins and her family are in the care of Pennington Gap Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Roberta Collins's name
How to support Roberta's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Roberta Collins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
