Ethel Margaret Collier

Ethel M. Collier of Chestertown, MD, died on Friday, August 17, 2012, at Chester River Hospital Center. She was 78. Mrs. Collier was born on March 30, 1934, in Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter of the late Albert Fredrick and Henrietta Margaret Schafer Ihle. She attended Stevensville High School until 11th grade, and then married William E.“Gene” Collier. Mrs. Collier was a devoted mother and wife. She was a co-owner and operator of G&E Quik Mart. Mrs. Collier also volunteered at school, assisting elementary-aged students, including special needs students. She valued education and returned to school at night to earn her GED. She baby sat many children over the years becoming “Nana.” Mrs. Collier was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Chestertown, MD. She was also a founding member of Grasonville Volunteer Fire Dept. and Auxiliary. She spent nine years in Florida during winters with her husband where she was involved the local arts and crafts club. She remained artistic throughout her life – painting, sewing, and baking (wedding cakes, Easter candy, holiday treats) for family and friends, as well as making costumes and outfits for her grandchildren. Mrs. Collier enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed movies, westerns and old John Wayne movies were her favorites. Mrs. Collier owned a camper and loved camping, most recently in Rehoboth, DE. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, William E. “Gene” Collier in 2003, a daughter, Margie Hoxter, and four sisters. Mrs. Collier is survived by a son, Paul W. Collier and his wife, Dayra of Tampa, FL; two daughters, Nancy Mench of Betterton, MD, and Doria Douglas and her husband, Joe of Chestertown; grandchildren, Michael Mansfield and wife Shellie, Trish Bacon and husband Tom, JD Cancino and wife Renee, Abraham Cancino and wife Heidi, Austin Collier, Kelsey Douglas, Taylor Douglas, Joel Douglas, Ericka Collier; special granddaughters, Megan and Katie Moore; great grandchildren, Victoria Bacon and Brandon Collier; and one brother, Robert Ihle. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Chestertown, MD. A reception will follow the service in the church hall. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 597, Chestertown, MD 21620.

Ethel Margaret Collier

March 30, 1934 - August 17, 2012