Martha Thornton Collins
June 12, 1923 ~ February 16, 2015
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Martha Belle Thornton Collins, age 91, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015. Born on June 12, 1923 in Sampson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Percy Haywood Thornton and Mamie Darden Thornton. Martha is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Cornelius H. Collins; sister, Oleta Elizabeth Renfrow and brothers, George Douglas Thornton, Morris Haywood Thornton and Percy Thornton, Jr.
Martha was a loving mother and grandmother. She began working for Belk when it was located in downtown Rocky Mount for many years and was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Donald Craig Collins of Garner, NC, Clifford Lee Collins and wife, Karen of Southport, NC and Michael Hayes Collins and wife, Pam of Ft. Valley, VA. Martha is also survived by her grandchildren, Christopher Collins and wife, Megan, Andrew Collins, Austin Collins, Alex Collins and Landon Alford.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 2:00pm at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Pastor Tommy Smith officiating. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in memory of Martha to First Baptist Church, 200 South Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 2/21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Sunday 2/22, 2:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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my condolences go out to the entire family of ma collins she surely will be missed but I know that theres a god that sits high and watches over her but he needed her the most
Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
We loved Aunt Belle dearly, and we will miss her more than words can express. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. With love, Jean Renfrow Botzis and children–Krista, Gina & Michael