Gretna…….Mary Jane Doss Collins, age 82 of Gretna died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Chatham Health and Rehab Center.
Born January 2, 1933 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Coleman Lundy Doss and Mary Hardy Doss. She was predeceased by her husband, Allie Ramsey Collins, Sr.; a son, Allie (Sonny) Ramsey Collins, Jr; a grandson, Dillon Collins; four brothers, Harold Doss, Raymond Doss, Reuben Doss, Sr. and Frank Doss and two sisters, Ethel Dalton and Bernice Owen. Mrs. Collins attended Sheva Church of Christ and was a former employee of Dan River Mills. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and working with flowers in her garden.
She is survived by three grandchildren, Joshua Wade Collins of Danville, Tracie LeAnn Collins of Gretna and Carrie Lynn Collins of Danville; a great-grandchild, Layla Dawn Dalton; two brothers, Leroy Doss of Gretna and William Doss of Gretna; and two sisters, Irene Floyd of Hopewell and Shirley Mills of Gretna.
Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Gretna Burial park by Rev. Curtis English.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.