Gloria Mae Collier

Gloria M. CollierATLANTA, GA - Gloria M. (Andrews) Collier, 79, formerly of, Newport, RI, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in Atlanta, GA, comforted by her loving family. Born in Newport, RI on March 1, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Norman Parlock and Cornelia Norvida (Andrews) Collier She was also the granddaughter of the late Cornelius "Sheely" Andrews. Gloria graduated from Rogers High School, Newport, RI in 1953. She satisfied her zest for learning by taking several continuing education classes. She worked at Transcom Electronics in Middletown, RI, rising to the position of Supervising Manager, at a time when leadership positions in the industry were largely reserved for men. Gloria retired from Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties in 2008, and then relocated to College Park, GA. Gloria was known as a spirited and feisty personality amongst her family and friends, whom she loved dearly. She was a member of Community Baptist Church and the Eastern Star, Queen Esther Chapter #2, in Newport, RI. While Gloria's heart was always in Newport she adapted to her new home in Georgia. She was an active member of her community and established many new heart-felt friendships. Gloria was especially proud of her involvement with and graduation from the Fulton County Citizens Police Academy in 2013. Her neighbors could always count on her to keep a "watchful eye" in the community. Her loving memory will long be cherished by her children, Brenda Collier-Brown (Dennis) of College Park, GA, Ernest Collier III (Gwendolyn) of Philadelphia, PA, the late Phyllis C. Collier, Robert T. Collier and Toni D. Collier of College Park, GA; her brother William Jenkins (Mary) of Newport, RI; her grandchildren Ernest Collier IV (Stefanie) of Great Mills, MD, Dennis Brown Collier (Stacey) of College Park, GA, Christopher M. Collier (Leah), Dejon Lewis, Latona English and Shakeena English all of Philadelphia, PA, and Maxwell Coffee Collier of College Park, GA; her great-grandson Camron Collier, Great Mills, MD; and numerous other family members and friends. She was the sister of the late Phyllis A. (Andrews) Dobbins and Beatrice (Andrews) Winters. Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014, from 6-8pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 11 am in Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. Newport, RI.Burial will be take place at Newport Memorial Park, 123 Howland Ave. Middletown, RI.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Community Baptist Church (Building Fund), 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. Newport, RI 02840 and the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1184 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI Cemetery Details Newport Memorial Park Vaucluse Avenue Middletown, RI, Visitation AUG 8. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service AUG 9. 11:00 AM Community Baptist Church 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard Newport, RI, US, 02840