Mrs. Janice Whaley Collier

Janice Whaley Collier, age 83 of Garner died Palm Sunday March 20, 2016. Mrs. Collier graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1950. She later graduated from Carolina College of Beauty Knowledge in 1951 and worked for many years in Raleigh and Garner as a hairdresser. She was a member of Garner United Methodist Church for many years but later attended Aversboro Road Baptist Church. She was a very loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed playing Bridge in several clubs and Canasta with family and friends. From singing with a quartet group during her high school years in eastern North Carolina and throughout her life, she also loved Southern Gospel Music. The thing she wanted most for people to remember about her was that she loved her children and lived her life for them.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rexford and Berta Whaley; her brothers, Ralph Whaley and Bill Whaley; son, Daniel Collier; and her husband, Lloyd J. Collier Jr.

Mrs. Collier is survived by her sons, Lloyd J. Collier III, of Garner, Timothy C. Collier and his wife, Renee of Garner, and Donnie E. Collier and his wife, Joanie of Garner; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three step great granddaughters; sister, La Rose Caison of Goldsboro; several nieces and nephews. She also will be missed by several four legged grand dogs.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 300 Saint Mary’s St. Raleigh. A Celebration of Janice’s life will be held at 11 am Wednesday, March 23, at Brown-Wynne Saint Mary’s St. with Dr. Harvey H. Whaley Jr. officiating.

The graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at Wayne Memorial Park, Goldsboro, Hwy 117 South, North Carolina.

Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Aversboro Road Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner NC 27529.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownwynne.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh, NC 27605