Barbara Collins

Barbara Sue Lowe Collins, 65, of Asheboro, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Dr. Rob Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Barbara was born in Randolph County, NC, on December 20, 1960. She started her career as a travel agent and later went on to work for Lowe's Hardware for 20 years. She enjoyed going to the beach and rafting in the mountains. Gardening, watching her hummingbirds, and listening to music where things she enjoyed in her spare time. Cooking was one of her many talents. She was a loving and supportive person who cared deeply for her family.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Thomas Lowe.

Surviving are her husband, Mark Collins of the home; daughter, Sarah Lowe Bodsford of Asheboro; mother, Nina Lowe of Asheboro; sister, Gale Lowe of Asheboro; and granddaughter, Nevaeh Coble.

The family will receive friends from 9:45 until 10:45 a.m., prior to the service on Friday, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741.