Nola Collier Obituary
Nola Woods Collier, age 81, widow of Steve Collier, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
She was born on November 11, 1944 in Newberry County, South Carolina and was the daughter of Hilda Dockery.
Nola helped run her family’s store called Dockery’s Store in Whitmire for many years. She also was employed as a seamstress for Ithica Industries in Clinton. She was the last surviving member of her family. Nola lived a simple life.
No services are being planned at this time
Condolences may be sent to www.grayfuneralhome.com
Gray Funeral Home is assisting the Collier family with arrangements.
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445 S Church St, Whitmire, SC 29178
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