Mary Alice Collins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Alice Collins (Mae), 91, was born on May 19, 1926 in Huntington, WV to Clyde Dobey, Sr. and Anna Sue Dobey. On July 13, 2017, she was called home to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by husband, Gilbert Lee Collins; parents Clyde Dobey, Sr., Anna Sue Dobey; sisters, Rosetta Burell, Gladys Washington, Joanne Johnson; nephew, James Delane Medley; and niece, Donna Kay Johnson. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mae attended Douglas High School and graduated in 1944. She was united in marriage to Gilbert Lee Collins in 1946 and to this union three children were born; Linda Jean Collins, Gilbert William Collins and Troy Victor Collins. Mae and Gil were fun loving, dedicated parents and a committed couple, married for 63 years before his passing. She worked as a seamstress at Corbins for 15 years. But her most important and cherished work was being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her loving kindness and generosity was a blessing to family and friends and observed by anyone that had the pleasure to meet her. She leaves behind to cherish her memory three loving children: daughter, Linda Jean Collins; sons, Gilbert William Collins (Sarah) and Troy Victor Collins (Barb); her loving brother, Clyde Dobey, II (Charlee); eight grandchildren, Sacheen Garrison (Oyauma), Rommel Davis (Carla), Lisha Perdue (Erin), Tashauna Russell (Jerry), Precious Collins (Bobby), Aydden Collins, Kasime Collins (Lindsey) and Whitney Collins; and 20 great-grandchildren. Also, surviving; nieces: Victoria Madison, Robin Holman, and Scheherazade Washington Childs; nephews: Gerry Washington and Clyde Dobey; close family members: Dawn Johnson, Chris Johnson, Annalisha Johnson, Robby Johnson, Traci Madison, James Madison, Jason Madison, and Jaron Madison. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 P.M., July 22, 2017 at Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home with Minister David Lemming, officiating. Family will welcome friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ferrell-chambersfuneralhome.com. FC17-073

Mary Alice Collins

May 19, 1926 - July 13, 2017