Obituary for Leota Jean Collins (Nicely)
Leota Jean (Nicely) Collins, 90, of Salem, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Raleigh Court Health & Rehab.
Leota was born July 7, 1929, in Alleghany Co., Va. to the late Russell Eugene & Mary Estaline Vest Nicely. Also preceding her in death includes her 7 siblings.
Leota was retired from Mick or Mack Grocery, having worked for 25 plus years. She was known as a very open minded & political lady who was also very opinionated. She loved cooking & was a very selfless lady. She loved her family very much but also knew how to be firm.
Surviving are her two loving sons; Owen Collins of Auburn, Calif. & Timothy (Tim) Collins of Salem, Va. Sister; Jean Johnson (Kenny) of Buchanan, Va. Grandchildren; Josh Collins of Chicago, Ill., Kayla Collins of Roanoke, Va. & Cameron Collins of Roanoke, Va.. Great-Grandson; Archer Collins. Numerous Nieces & Nephews plus 2 Special Friends; Ann Mills & Francis.
In keeping with the family wishes, private graveside services will be held at Cedar Lawn Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the Collins family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
Leota was born July 7, 1929, in Alleghany Co., Va. to the late Russell Eugene & Mary Estaline Vest Nicely. Also preceding her in death includes her 7 siblings.
Leota was retired from Mick or Mack Grocery, having worked for 25 plus years. She was known as a very open minded & political lady who was also very opinionated. She loved cooking & was a very selfless lady. She loved her family very much but also knew how to be firm.
Surviving are her two loving sons; Owen Collins of Auburn, Calif. & Timothy (Tim) Collins of Salem, Va. Sister; Jean Johnson (Kenny) of Buchanan, Va. Grandchildren; Josh Collins of Chicago, Ill., Kayla Collins of Roanoke, Va. & Cameron Collins of Roanoke, Va.. Great-Grandson; Archer Collins. Numerous Nieces & Nephews plus 2 Special Friends; Ann Mills & Francis.
In keeping with the family wishes, private graveside services will be held at Cedar Lawn Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the Collins family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.