Joyce Helen Collins

Joyce Helen Collins obituary, Austinville, VA

Joyce Helen Collins

Joyce Collins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by High Country Services Funeral & Cremations on Jul. 21, 2025.

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Mrs. Joyce Helen Collins, 79, of Galax, VA passed away on July 21, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 29, 1946 in Galax, VA to the late Wayne Savage and Ila Maye Ring Savage. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Collins, and three brothers, Danny Savage, Jim Savage, and Dave Savage.

She is survived by two daughters, Christy Thomas and husband, Christopher, and Tammy Graham and husband, Thomas, and a granddaughter, Kimberly Graham. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Betty Bowman.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 25, 2025 at High Country Services from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at High Country Services beginning at 2:00pm with Roger Redd and Angie Lineberry officiating. Burial will follow at the Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

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