Mary Helen Collamore, age 85, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
She was born in Bayard, Nebraska on September 26, 1939, and is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Helen Coolidge; mother-in-law, Lena Collamore; brother, John Coolidge and wife Violet; husband, Stan Collamore; and son, Kevin Collamore, Sr.
Mary was a proud Navy wife who served beside her husband for 23 years of service. She raised three children who are all as different as night and day but were so loved by her no matter what. She was a member of Crosswalk Church in Norge, where she enjoyed participating in fellowship and worship. Mary also enjoyed crafts, socializing, and the many friendships she made. Being with her friends and family—especially her grandchildren, brought her endless joy.
She was a gentle but strong woman with thick mid-west blood running in her veins. She was loved and admired by all who knew her. She was beautiful, kind, graceful and forgiving. She had the most amazing blue eyes and a heart of gold.
Mary is survived by her son, Randy Collamore (Mischelle); daughter, Terri Cioch (Tom); daughter-in-law, Margit Collamore; grandchildren, Trisha, Scotty (Cassandra), Casey, Tara, and Dustin (Ashley); great-grandchildren, Brady (Kat), Logan, Tori, Isabelle, Emme, Kendal, Lyric, Samantha, Alonna, Reagan, and MacKenzie; one great-great-grandchild, Ottilie; siblings, Don Coolidge, Vern & Shirl Coolidge, Don & Shirley Collamore. Special friends, Judy Johnson, Bobby and Sue Crim (& family), Ginger, Troy, and Barbara, and many more relatives and friends spread out all over the United States.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Please check back for date and time.
