Lydia "Clo" Collier

Lydia Clotine Collier, 90 of Tampa, Florida passed away on August 26, 2024 at her beloved home of 58 years in Tampa. Her amazing FAITH and strong character only strengthened through her years of declining health. She continued to express her thankfulness and love for God and His many blessings to everyone during these hard months. She had “Peace like a river” in her heart that flowed to everyone. That peace came from her faith in God, a big loving family and the precious gift of consistent, continuous and compassionate care by her daughter and full-time caregiver Cynthia. In her final days, she was never alone, surrounded by family and lovingly cared for by her Granddaughter Shannon and Cynthia who were holding her hands when she peacefully went to her eternal home to be with her heavenly Father.

Lydia Clotine Collier, known as Clo, was born in Crandon, WI to Samuel and Esta Sue Conley on August 9, 1934. She married Kenneth W. Collier Jr. on May 31, 1951 in Ohio. She worked as a cashier at Kash n Karry for 20 years. She loved Bible Studies and COGS (Church of God Seniors group) at Oak Grove Church of God (Altar) , of which she was a dedicated member for over 50 years. She loved her home and family. She enjoyed food, the outdoors, the beach, sun, her yard and river, flowers, plants, gardening and Latte.

Clo is preceded in death by her first born infant son Johnny Ray Collier and her Husband of 52 years Kenneth W Collier Jr.

Clo will be remembered for her deep and enduring faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was the ultimate prayer warrior. When able, she made countless visits to the sick and always brought them a meal. She opened her home to all with the love and hospitality of her Lord.

In addition to her example of faithfulness, Clo will be rewarded and shine brightly in heaven for those she has led to righteousness.

Daniel 12:3 “And those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse in heaven, and those who lead many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.”

Clo’s bright constellation of righteousness begins here as she is survived by her children, Colonel Steve (Elizabeth) Collier, Dr. Terry (Sarah) Collier, Sherry Collier, Diana Lynn (Brian) McDougall, Kathy (Gary) Alford and Cynthia Collier; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Andrew) Edwards, Michael Collier, Matthew (Diana) Collier, Eason Collier, Shannon Acord, Aaron Acord, Justin Acord, Logan McDougall, Lauren (Gabe) Pages, Brittany Collins; and 18 great-Grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Clo’s six children: Steve, Terry, Sherry, Lynn, Kathy, and Cynthia.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Gathering 10:30 A.M. Friday September 6, 2024 Blount and Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610, Reverend Dr. Terry Collier officiating. Committal to follow at Garden of Memories.

Memorials may be given to Altar Church Capital Improvement fund www.altartampa.com or Lifepath Hospice www.chaptershealth.org The family of Lydia Collier wishes to extend our sincere thanks to everyone of the special divinely appointed people at Lifepath Hospice, Chaplain Mark Skinner and The wonderful “RUBY TEAM”, Alok Singh, MD Cardiologist, Sajat Agarwal, MD Primary Care Doctor and His Conviva Care Team. Karen Keir and Joanne Pass and the many special prayer warriors and friends from Altar Church. The Pastoral Staff of Idlewild Baptist Church.