Monday, July 28, 2025

Wilma Jean Collier


 

Wilma Jean Collier

September 14, 1930 – July 25, 2025 

Wilma Jean Collier (née Patrick), known as Jean, Jeanie, Wilma Jean, Aunt Jean, Mom, Mom-Mom & Maw Maw passed away at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows, in Laurel Fork Virginia, on July 25, 2025, at the age of 94. 

Born in Tennessee to Llewellyn and Esther (Rushing) Patrick, Jean was the youngest of seven. She later made her home in Salem County, New Jersey, spent most of her adult life. 

Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Always greeting visitors with a fresh pitcher of sweet tea and a homemade dessert. She was an amazing homemaker who raised her children in Deepwater NJ. After her boys were grown, she worked as a nursing assistant at The Memorial Hospital of Salem County.  

She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Collier Sr., her son, Robert Collier, and her companion Carl Elliott. 

Jean is survived by her son, Thomas Collier Jr.; her grandchildren, Michael Collier (and his wife Kathy), and Shawn Dulee (and her husband Bob); and her great-grandchildren, Katie Collier, and Hannah, Natalie, & Rob Dulee. She is also survived by her friend, Kay Cawman, and her beloved niece, Debbie Perkins.

There will be a private ceremony, where she will be laid to rest, with her husband and son, at Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, New Jersey.

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