Celebrating the Life of
Nancy Collins
January 8, 1953 — June 21, 2023
Obituary
Nancy Collins, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, June 21st, at her home in Williamsburg, VA. She was born on January 8, 1953, in Englewood, NJ to John and Margaret Allen. She was a graduate of Northern Valley Regional High, Demarest NJ. She married Samuel Collins on December 22, 1974 in College Park, MD. She worked as baker, cook, seamstress, church secretary, she was a companion at a senior living facility, worked at campgrounds, and cleaned homes and her church. Her hobbies were sewing, painting, crafting, cake decorating, throwing tea parties, traveling, and enjoying time with friends and family. Nancy will be remembered for her sweet generous nature, love of Christ, her love of tea (and kitty cats!) and for her creativity. She is survived by her spouse Samuel, her children Margaret Medei and Rebekah Koch, grandchildren Evan and Nathan, and her sister Wendy McFarland. Family and friends whose lives she touched are invited to celebrate her life at Upward Church, 3687 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg, VA 23188, on Saturday July 1, 2023, at 2:00pm.
Food provided by the church will follow.
Services
Memorial Service (In-Person)
Saturday, July 1, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Time
3687 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg, VA 23188
Mom always spoke about wanting her service to be joyful with everyone wearing pretty colors and not black. So please, as she wished come dressed for tea!
Reception
Saturday, July 1, 2023, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Time
The church is graciously providing food for a reception after the service.
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Nancy was one of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever worked with in my 30 years of ministry. She had such a ministry to people who called to or stopped by the office, calming nerves and soothing with a kind word. She was especially KU d. s understanding to me, trusting a pretty green youth pastor with her two teenage girls. I have missed her over the years sand hoped life was kind to her. My prayers are with Sam and the girls during this time. May the Good shepherd guide Nancy home and light the way for the family as they walk through the valley of the shadow of death-Pastor Steve Clouse
Sam and family: I'm so sorry for your loss. Nancy was such a friendly and kind woman, and always wore a smile. I am sorry that we will miss her memorial service. I am even more sorry we can't be there to support you, Rebekah, Margaret, and the rest of the family. We are praying for you all.
Nancy was a beautiful soul!!! she remind us to put god in charge of everything we do!!! such a wonderful inspiration to us all. So cheerful and full of life!! just loved being with her, she always made you feel welcome and good about yourself!!! She will be missed!! love in christ!! paula
Sam I’m so sorry she was a wonderful woman! Brave caring supportive beautiful inside an out! If you need anything please don’t hesitate to tell us!
such a great couple and great person will miss and love her great time at castaways RIP
Nancy was one of the first people to welcome our family to Berwyn Baptist. She worked with me with the youth group and I helped her with Wednesday night dinners! Later she came to work with me at the USDA. She was always hardworking, kind and had a pleasant word for everyone. She used her skills to make my daughter’s wedding veil! I know she’s in God hands but we lost a wonderful person here on earth! My love and hugs to Sam, Rebeka and Margaret and the rest of her family!
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