Lucy Allene Collins

Mrs. Lucy Allene Collins, age 82 of Thomaston, died Monday, April 13, 2026, at Spalding Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Collins was born on September 14, 1943, in Marion, North Carolina to the late Garland Kaylor and the late Annie Lee Turner Kaylor.  She worked for 30 plus years in the cotton mill and was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Olif Collins, and several brothers and sisters.  

While we mourn the loss of our beloved Nana, we also celebrate the beautiful legacy she leaves behind. She was a woman of grace and substance. She was simple yet classy, never flashy, and able to make even the most modest things feel elegant. She understood the value of hard work, frugality, and making a house into a home filled with warmth and love.

Nana was a giver by nature and a helper at heart. She always had time for a conversation, loving to talk just as much as she loved to listen. Her laughter, quick wit, and unforgettable facial expressions brought joy to those around her. Her nicknames for all of her loved ones. One phrase that will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew her was her signature saying, “Well Gah,” spoken in response to life’s surprises both big and small.

Her faith in the Lord was the foundation of her life. She loved to speak about Him, loved going to church, and showed through her daily life what it meant to trust God through every season. She taught her family one of life’s greatest lessons: no matter what comes your way, you get up, keep going, and keep your eyes on God.

Nana found joy in life’s simple treasures: storytelling, front porch sitting, a cold Coke, and a fresh pot of coffee always ready. She loved being outdoors, tending to her flower gardens, and working with her hands through sewing and creating beautiful flower arrangements. She had a gift for hospitality and was known for the recipes that brought comfort and happiness to so many.

She especially loved holidays. Easter, Christmas, and truly any occasion that brought her family together under one roof. Nothing meant more to her than gathering the people she loved and making each person feel welcome, cherished, and cared for.

Above all else, Nana made people feel loved. That is the legacy she leaves behind: a life rooted in faith, generosity, resilience, hospitality, and unconditional love. Her presence was a blessing, her example a guide, and her memory a treasure that will live on in all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Survivors include her sons, Chris (Stephanie) Bradley of Thomaston, Kerry Bradley of Thomaston, sister, Linda (David) Kell of Kingsport, TN, Josephine Kaylor of Atlanta, grandchildren, Britney (Nicholas) McDaniel, Janice (Matt Mercer) Nicholson, McKinley (Nash) Franklin, and great-grandchildren, Parker, Haddie, Millie, Karsyn, and Raleigh.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Rock Springs Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.