Marie Ann Collins, 59, of Riverdale, died December 21, 2014. She was an ultrasound technologist at Southern Regional and then at Grady Memorial Hospital for over 25 years. She was dearly loved by everyone who knew her and every animal she ever met. She was a woman of strong faith, a great sense of humor, and a masterful touch in the garden.
She was preceded in death by her mother Marie Bledsoe Collins, father Reginald Gregory “Bill” Collins, sisters Janet Marie Pemberton and Norma Bernice Deneweth, and her brother William “Billy” James. She is survived by her life-partner Gwen Gadd of Riverdale; sister Jewel Willing of Aiken, S.C.; brother Keith & Anna James of Fayetteville; and several nieces, nephews and beloved pets.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville. The family received friends prior to the service from 1:30 to 3 p.m..
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Ann’s memory to the Henry County Animal Shelter (527 Hampton Road, McDonough, Ga. 30253), the American Lung Association (www.lung.org) or the charity of your choice.
Carl J Mowell & Son, Fayetteville – www.mowellfuneralhome.com
