Myrtle Williams Collins

Myrtle Williams Collins, age 88, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. Born in Edgecombe County on September 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Willie Williams and Mable Christopher Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Collins and brother, Marvin Williams. She dedicated her life to the care and nurturing of her family. She was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church for 56 years. Myrtle leaves behind two daughters, Shelia Taylor of Rocky Mount and Gail Wallace and husband Gary of Nashville; one son, Mike Collins and wife Wanda of Greenville; grandchildren, Scott Taylor (Kelly), Beth Madigan (David), Adam Holmes (Laura) and Lauren Collins, three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ethel Lee Proctor. A graveside service to remember Myrtle will be held at 3:00pm Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Visitation with the family will be at 2:00pm prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund or Friends of Hospice of Nash General. The family would like to thank the staff of Brekenridge Assisted Living and Hospice for the loving care they provided for her during her stay. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 11/20, 2:00 pm Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Wednesday 11/20, 3:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804