Gloria Collins

Glory "Gloria" Dine Marshall Collins, 80, of Asheboro, died Friday, April 17, 2026 at her home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Tim Huffman officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

Gloria was born on October 19, 1945, in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Oscar Marshall and Sadie Fulk Marshall. She was an active member of Church Street Baptist Church in Greensboro. She was a true die-hard sports fan always pulling for her favorite team the Carolina Tar Heels. Gloria enjoyed bowling and was a part of a bowling league. She loved vacationing to Kure Beach and looked forward to her yearly trips to visit family down in Florida. Gloria took great pride in spoiling her grandchildren rotten, especially her youngest, Dalton.

In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, George "Sam" Collins; brothers, Sanders Marshall, Ernest Marshall, Doug Marshall, and Burnie Marshall.

She is survived by her daughter, Angela Cornelison of Southern Pines; son, Jeff Collins of Denton; sister, Hulda Campbell of McCleansville; brother, Larry Marshall and wife Becky of Greensboro; grandchildren, Stephanie Cornelison, Brian Cornelison, Dalton Cornelison; grandchildren, Maranda Robinson, James McNeil; great grandchildren, Addie, Tyler, Birdie; and special cat, "Menace".

The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the funeral service.