Georgia Kay Collier

Georgia Kay (LeFlore) Collier, 77, of Crowder, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.

The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Crowder Church of Christ, officiated by Mr. Aaron Austin and Mr. Randy Workman. Burial will follow at Crowder Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Keith Yount, Tony Mounce, T.J. Cody, Bill Harris, Shorty Prater, and Bill Hayes.

Honorary pallbearers will be Maverick Rowell, Kevin Abrahamsen, Charles Rowell, Aiden Collier, Scott Butcher, Brooks Butcher, and David Arnold.

Kay was born to Buster C. and Florence Alma (Farris) LeFlore on May 8, 1948, in Crowder. She attended Crowder Schools and remained deeply connected to the community she called home throughout her life.

Kay worked for a time as a respiratory therapist at McAlester Regional Hospital and later spent several years as a waitress at the Crowder Café, where she enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors. On February 21, 1992, she married Larry Odell Collier in Fort Smith, Arkansas. While she worked in several roles through the years, the role she cherished most was that of homemaker, caring for her family and creating a warm and welcoming home.

Her children and grandchildren were truly her pride and joy, and she loved every opportunity to spend time with them. Kay also enjoyed gardening, tending both flowers and vegetables, and found happiness in watching things grow. She loved to travel and see the world with her friends, taking several memorable cruises over the years.

Kay was a longtime member of Crowder Church of Christ, where she faithfully assisted with Vacation Bible School for many years and enjoyed being part of the church family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Buster C. LeFlore; mother, Florence Clanton; husband, Larry Collier; brother, Lynn E. LeFlore; and sister, Lorraine Lossing.

Kay is survived by her son, Buster Garrett and Sonya of Eufaula; daughter, Mechelle Taggart and husband Phillip of Vancouver, Washington; and step-son, Ethan Collier and wife Julie of McAlester.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jake Taggart and wife Sabrina, Jude Taggart and wife Cassidy, Kelly Garrett and wife Casey, Shenia Mick, Dakota Garrett and wife McKayla, Mackie'Lee Garrett, and Aiden Collier; great-grandchildren, Waylon Garrett, Gracelynn Garrett, and Jameson Taggart. Additional survivors include her nieces, Cheryl Cody and Sheila LeFlore; nephews, Lynn LeFlore and wife, Angie, Gregg Lossing, Warren Lossing, Bill Harris and Kevin Abrahamsen, along with many other nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will cherish her memory.

Kay will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched.