Nina May Bowles Collins

Nina May Bowles Collins, 93, of Roanoke, VA passed away Thursday, June 09, 2011. She was born April 21, 1918 in Roanoke County, VA daughter of the late Grover C. and Danie Lillian Meadows Bowles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raburn L. Collins, Sr.; and a sister, Garnett Bowles Powers. Mrs. Collins was a retired Dental Assistant and worked many years for Dr. Hugh Lee. She was member of Salem Church of Christ where she was an avid worker in the church and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. After her retirement she became her sisters dialysis nurse and caregiver. She is survived by four children, Raburn L. (Ray) Collins, Jr. and wife, Sherry of Richmond, VA, C. Randolph (Randy) Collins and wife, Katie of Birmingham, AL, Barry Neil Collins and wife, Fredia of Roanoke and Mary L. Walrond and husband, Jack of Troutville; three grandchildren, Jeff Metzler and wife, Renee, Cindy Simmons and husband, Tommy and Cary Collins and wife, Tonya; two step-grandchildren, Tom Walrond and wife, Susan and Greg Walrond and wife, Hong; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem with Minister Eric Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Mrs. Collins name to the Salem Church of Christ, 401 West Main Street, Salem, VA 24153.