Shirley Collins

 

 

Salem, SC — Shirley Ann Collins, 79, wife of the late John Ross Collins, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

 

Born in Salem, SC, Shirley was the daughter of Hovie and Coadie Bell Towe.

 

She is survived by her sons: DeWayne Towe (Pam) of Salem and Scott Towe of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren: Frank Towe (Rebecca) of Salem, Keisha Towe of Anderson, and Kristian Towe (Baleigh) of Clemson; and great-grandchildren: Blake Towe, Olivia Towe, and Collins Gaddy.

 

Shirley was preceded in death by her first husband: Frank Towe; son: Phil Towe; sisters: Joyce Towe and Marcell Moore; and brothers: Rudolf Towe and Howard Towe.

 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Flat Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery in Salem, SC.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tamassee DAR School, PO Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686.