Mary Elizabeth Collins Wettach, 54, of Savannah, died Thursday, March 16, 2006, following an extended illness.
She was born on August 18, 1951, in Savannah, and was the daughter of Edward and Gloria Collins. She was a graduate of Herschel V. Jenkins High School and was currently employed by One Source Manufacturing. She spent 15 years employed by Volvo of Savannah.
Many people were blessed by her music ministry. Beginning in the late 1960’s, she performed vocals for a group known as the Glorylanders, which continued for several years. She served as the Financial Secretary at Christian Fellowship Church for approximately 25 years where her father pastored. While being a devoted member, she continued with hymn mantras-solo or with others, she would fill the request. She truly loved gospel singing. Upon the retirement of her father and closing of the church, she found a new church home at Lifespring Worship Center in Bloomingdale.
Her family was the greatest love of her life. She was a gentle, peaceful lady yet had a powerful presence and great enthusiasm for life, according to family members.
Mrs. Wettach was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Cecil and Hazel Booth, and paternal grandparents, Clarence and Hallie Collins.
Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Bryan Bowen, Savannah, and Anthony and Angela Bowen, Homer; grandson, Justin Bowen, and granddaughter, Jaycie Bowen, both of Homer; her parents; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Martin and Jenny Collins, Michael and Cindy Collins, of Rincon, and Russell and Shawn Collins; one sister, Dana Michelle Stacey; four nieces; seven nephews; five great-nephews; two great-nieces, many aunts, uncles and cousins; her long-time best friend, Patti West; and a host of other friends that loved her. She was affectionately known as “May Me Me” by her grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 20, in the chapel of Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home with the Rev. Julie Stanley officiating. Graveside services were held Monday afternoon at Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Collins.
Pallbearers were Kristopher Collins, Ryan A. Collins, Ryan M. Collins, Brent Collins, Brandon Collins and Chase Collins. Honorary pallbearers were Justin Bowen, Vernon Hendrix, Frank Joseph, Jordan Collins, Joshua Stacey and James O’Connor.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5102 Paulsen Street, Savannah, Ga. 31405.
Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Savannah, was in charge of arrangements.
The Banks County News, March 22, 2006.
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