Mrs. Nancy Owen Collier, age 79, of Cedartown, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November1, 2026, with her family at her side.

She was born September 24, 1947, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Douglas James Owen, Sr. and Ruth Galloway Owen. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Deborah Osborne, and her brother Douglas James Owen, Jr.

Mrs. Collier is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Glenn Collier, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Together, they shared a love for traveling, especially to the beach, the mountains, and along the coast. Their marriage stood the test of time and was a true example of enduring love, teaching their children and grandchildren the value of commitment, faith and the beauty of a strong, lasting marriage; her son, Jeffrey Collier (Dawn), her daughter, Jill Collier Pilgrim (Jeff), her sister, Suzanne Pruitt; her grandchildren which are serving her as pallbearers, Kristen Smallwood (Ryan), Jake Collier (Mallory), Emilee Crider (Andrew), Corporal William Collier Pilgrim, and Owen Jeffrey Pilgrim; and her great-grandchildren, Laikyn Smallwood, Paisley Crider, and Hank Collier. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Mrs. Collier was a faithful and devoted member of Southside Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She served as a two- and three-year-old Sunday School teacher alongside her husband, Jerry Collier, for 32 years. She also served as church historian for many years and was involved in numerous other ministries. Even in her final days, she continued to express her desire to be prepared for church, reflecting her deep love and commitment to her faith.

The family will welcome relatives and friends on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 12:00 PM until the hour of the funeral service at Gammage Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Gammage Funeral Home with Reverend Jeffery Pilgrim officiating. The interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery with Reverend Joel Smith officiating.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the online guestbook at gammagefh.com.

The Olin L. Gammage and Son Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements for Mrs. Nancy Owen Collier.