Iona "Sissy" Coleman Collins

Iona "Sissy" Coleman Collins, 66, of Harmony, North Carolina passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. Sissy was born in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Jesse and Bernice Ruth Vanover Coleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Howard, George and James Coleman, and by her sister Cathy Coleman.

Sissy is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bobby Lee Collins, of the home. They were married on November 21, 1974. Also surviving, is a son Justin Jared Collins (Megan) of Harmony; daughters Linda Sue Matney of Harmony, Bobby Jo Collins (fiance' Lee Johnson) of Statesville, Jessicia Marie Huddleston (Shawn) of Oak Hill, WV. A special daughter, Sasha Gibson (James) of Palm Bay, FL, also survives her. Her brothers, Jesse Coleman (Sandy) of Rocky Gap, VA, Norman Coleman (Brenda) of Iaeger, WV, and Thomas Coleman of Iaeger, WV survive her along with her sisters Donnie Ratcliff (Donald) of Iaeger and Tammy Cecil (Bill) of Premier, WV. Twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren (and a great-granddaughter on the way) also survive her. Sissy's brothers-in-law, Larry Collins of Hiddenite, David Collins (Charlene) also of Hiddenite, and Mark Collins of Statesville; sisters-in-law, Kathy Calhoun and Doretha Ochs (Mike) both of Statesville, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews also survive her.

A receiving of friends for Sissy will be held Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, 705 Davie Ave, in Statesville, NC. A funeral service will follow the visitation on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM. A second receiving of friends in Bluefield, West Virginia will occur Friday, May 30, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Rd, in Bluefield, WV. A graveside and committal service will occur Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Rd in Bluefield, WV.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sissy's memory may be made to The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Foundation, Attn: Trish Davis, 13770 Noel Rd​; Suite 801889​, Dallas, Texas 75380 or online at https://www.komen.org

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home of Statesville is honored to be entrusted with the local arrangements for Sissy. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com . Cravens-Shires Funeral Home will be serving the family for services in Bluefield, WV.