Virginia Hope Collins, 97, of Henderson, NC died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Maria Parham Health.

Born in Vance County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Lee Hope and Beauna Leigh Henderson Hope.  She was the widow of Edward Glenn Collins.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., at Sossamon Funeral Home Chapel of Henderson, conducted by the Rev. Johnny Yount.  A burial will follow in Sunset Gardens.

Surviving is a son, Dale Glenn Collins (Roni Anne), two daughters, Patricia Collins Thomas and Deborah Collins Hayes; seven grandchildren, Michael Glenn Collins (Megan), Wendy C. Tuttobene (Sal), Jennifer Thomas Boone (Doug), Jason P. Thomas (Machelle), Jessica Thomas Renn (Ray), Courtney Tyler Hayes , Gannon Lee Hayes and a step grandson, Christopher Wallace; nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers, George "Buck" Hope, Bryant Wayne Hope, Willie Lee Hope and James Oliver Hope and a sister, Rosa Hope Harris and her beloved cat "Marty".

The family will receive friends on Friday, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Sossamon Funeral Home and all other times, at her home.

Serving as pall bearers will be Jimmy Hope, Mike Collins, Gannon Hayes, Jason Thomas, Ray Renn and Doug Boone.  Honorary pall bearers will be Ray Ranes, H.B. Pierce and W. C. Harris.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Henderson.  Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.