Mary Collier was born on August 7, 1920 in Mangum, Oklahoma. She Married Joseph R. Collier in 1938. Joseph passed away in December 2005. They had two daughters; Linda Potter (deceased in 2002), and Sharon Summers; two Grandchildren, and three Great Grandchildren. Mary enjoyed her flower garden, having visitors, and taught "Mr. Blue" her beloved parakeet how to talk. She also loved doing puzzles and admiring her many Thomas Kincade paintings.
