She loved and cared for her family and her church was a source of joy in her life. Colleen worked as a beautician in Charlotte for more than 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, and her husband, James F. Gill.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be at 3:00pm onTuesday November 1, 2016, in Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill NC, 28227.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer Association www.alz.org/donate