Myrtle Williams Collins, age 88, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. Born in Edgecombe County on September 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Willie Williams and Mable Christopher Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Collins and brother, Marvin Williams.
She is survived by two daughters, Shelia Taylor of Rocky Mount and Gail Wallace and husband Gary of Nashville; one son, Mike Collins and wife Wanda of Greenville; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ethel Lee Proctor.
A graveside service to remember Myrtle will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Visitation with the family will be at 2:00pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund or Friends of Hospice of Nash General.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.