Mozelle E. Collins

Mozelle E. Collins, age 91, of Dover, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 in Hennis Care Center at Dover.Born in Hardin County, O. on December 21, 1917, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Nora Belle (Nelson) Schilling.After graduating from high school, Mozelle married her late husband, William E. Collins who preceded her in death on June 4, 1981. Together, they reared two sons, Rodney and Gary.Mozelle was a member of a variety of groups including the Sacred Heart Senior Citizens, the Widows Support Group, and the ABC Sunday School class. St. John’s United Church of Christ in Dover was where Mozelle worshipped throughout her lifetime. She was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross and greatly enjoyed gardening.Mozelle will be missed by her two sons, Rodney E. (Cynthia) Collins of Portsmith, O. and Gary W. Collins, of Dover; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and her beloved cat, Snoopy.In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and a niece.Cremation will be conducted through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory. A memorial service will be held at a later date with inurnment taking place in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens at Dover.The family requests that memorial contributions in Mozelle’s memory be directed to St. John’s United Church of Christ, 409 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, O. 44622 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.Don’t grieve form me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God has laid you see. I took his hand when I heard his call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found the peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys, a friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee, God wanted me now. He set me free.