She is survived by her niece, Judith B. Collins-Teefey; grandnephew, Jeffery R. Collins; nephew-in-law, Joseph M. Teefey; and by many extended family and friends.

She was born in West Virginia and lived most of her life in Charleston until she moved to Richmond in 1992 and became an active resident at the Lakewood Manor Retirement Community. She was a high school teacher in Charleston for 36 years until she took early retirement and travelled extensively throughout the world.

She was a graduate of West Virginia University with B.A. and M.A. degrees and a member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, which honored her in 1980 as an inductee in the Order of the Rose for over 50 years of service.

She was a very dedicated and active member of the Baptist Temple in Charleston for over 70 years and joined Second Baptist Church when she came to Richmond.

She was a very loving, caring and "in charge" lady throughout her life. The family wishes to thank her many loving caregivers and staff at Lakewood Manor.

A memorial service celebrating her special life will be held on Friday, January 7, at 2 p.m. in the Simms Center at Lakewood Manor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Judith B. Collins Professorship at the VCU School of Nursing, c/o MCV Foundation, P.O.Box 980234, Richmond VA 23298; or to the Lakewood Manor Benevolence Fund, 1900 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond VA 23238.