Trisha Collier

Trisha Lynn Collier, 47, of Valdosta, passed away on June 14, 2025. Born in St. Charles, Missouri, on June 14, 1978, Trisha was the daughter of William Joseph Collier and Dana June Forrest Collier. She lived in Missouri until she was seven years old and then moved with her family to Douglas at the age of eight. A 1996 graduate of Coffee County High School, Trisha was a member of the Trojan band dance line and was also a cheerleader. She was a born dancer and loved the gift of dance all her life. She began dance lessons at an early age at Mrs. Regina’s School of Dance in Douglas. Following high school Trisha became a professional dancer and danced in Guam, Saipan, Biloxi, Las Vegas, and Memphis. She also danced for the Bret Daniels Magic Show in Tunica, Mississippi. Trisha attended Georgia Military College and received her associate’s degree in health and wellness. She instructed Yoga at several studios in Valdosta. Trisha loved everyone, her family, her friends, and her precious dogs.

Survivors are her son, Noah Christian Sanchez, her parents, William and Dana Collier all of Valdosta; her brother, Bill Pace of Washington State, sisters and brothers in law, Melissa and Dave Higbee of Sultan, Washington State, Julie and Jason Clifton of Valdosta; nieces and nephews, Victoria Maxam, Olivia Mortensen, Alison Maxam, Brandon Taylor, Aaron Taylor, Lindsey Clifton, and other nieces, nephews and cousins.

No services for Ms. Collier are planned at this time. McLane Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the care of the Collier family.