Collins, Viola Sands, age 88, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 19, 2011 at NHC Fort Sanders. She was the youngest of seven children born to the union of Will and Bertha Sands. She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Glenda Gail; sisters, Winnie, Oma, and Nova; and brothers, Floyd and Buck. Survivors include husband, James A. Collins; daughters, Jane Norman, Rebecca Edsell and husband, Gary; Tracy Hickman and husband, Mike; Terry; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Alva Hankins; brother, Roy Sands and wife, Lois; several nieces and nephews; special cousin, Gladys Piontec of Tucson, Arizona. Thanks to the staff at NHC and Caris Hospice for their love and compassionate care. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Jack Wilkerson officiating. Interment will follow at Bookwalter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Alzheimers Association. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered at lynnhurstchapel.com
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