Margaret Collins

Margaret was known by many as a strong, hardworking, humble, and kind woman who never hesitated to put others before herself. She dedicated much of her life to hard work and caring for those around her. She worked several years at Magnavox, owned and operated her own in-home beauty business, worked at Hurd Lock Corporation, and retired from Greene County Skills. She also spent many years as a lifetime dairy and tobacco farmer.

Margaret loved being outdoors and could often be found mowing the yard, tending to her greenhouse, planting flowers, or enjoying her woodworking. She found joy in staying busy and taking care of the things she loved.

Later in life, Margaret found a special calling through the Foster Care Program with Omni Visions. She opened her heart and home to many children, making a positive and lasting impact on their lives. She cherished the children in her care and maintained loving relationships with many of them throughout the years.

Margaret was a longtime member of Cedar Creek Church of God, as long as her health permitted. She was a deeply Godly woman whose strong faith carried her throughout her life. She was known for her humility, kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family and others.

Above all, Margaret was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her family was her greatest treasure, and the love she gave them will continue to live on through the generations.

She is survived by her children: Jamie Lyons; Kelly (Tim) Tarlton; Jason (Holly) Collins; and Jill (Billy) Shelton.

Her grandchildren include Laura (Jon) Morgan, Brandy (Zac) Crawford, Holly (Matt) Ingle, Zak (Maisie) Holt, Hannah (Jake) Lawing, Jaelyn Collins (Braden Seaton), and Bryson (Katelynn) Collins, along with 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, who will forever carry her love and memories in their hearts.

She also leaves behind three sisters and two brothers: Iva (JD) Nease, Joyce (Sonny) Riddle, Katie (Dale) Luttrell, Edward (Jeanette) GeFellers, and Gene (Peggy) GeFellers. She is also survived by a special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Billy and Linda Collins; special friends Sue Morelock and Charlene Tweed; and special cousin Norma Jean Brooks.

Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Garry Lee Collins; her parents, James and Laura GeFellers; sister-in-law Marie GeFellers; and niece Leisa Riddle.

Special Thanks to her care team at Laughlin Memorial Hospital , Johnson City Medical Center ICU and her nurse and therapist at Ballad Home Health

Though Margaret’s passing leaves a tremendous void in the hearts of those who loved her, her legacy of faith, hard work, kindness, and unconditional love will live on through her children, grandchildren, and the many lives she touched throughout her life.

The family will receive friends 2-4pm and 5-7pm Friday, September 11, 2026, at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7pm in the Kiser-Rose Hill Chapel, officiated by Rev. Dwayne Pierce and Rev. Willis Bowers.

Interment will be 10am Saturday, September 12, 2026, at GreeneLawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15am to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers: Billy Shelton, Bryson Collins, Zak Holt, Todd Collins, Jon Morgan, and Braedon Seaton.

Special Honorary Pallbearers: Tim Tarlton, Jake Lawing, Marty Renner, and Billy Collins.

Margaret’s life was a testament to faith, family, perseverance, and love. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished.

Proverbs 31:28-29

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”

Proverbs 31:31

Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com