Peggy Collier

Lakeland - Peggy Huchingson Collier, 82, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born October 19 1935 in Lakeland, Mrs. Collier was the daughter of the late Claude and Verna (Wiggins) Huchingson. Peggy worked as a School Crossing Guard for Polk County Sheriff’s Department for 40 years. Mrs. Collier loved God, her family and others in that order. She was a fantastic wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an awesome cook and loved to sew! Her true passion was here family. There was always a garden filled with flowers and vegetables. She loved working outdoors. Mrs. Collier was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Leslie H. Collier Jr. of Lakeland, two daughters: Claudette Collier (Michael), Karen Dorman (Ron), both of Lakeland, a son, David M. Collier (Becky) also of Lakeland, three sisters: Shirley Tidwell, Patricia Christy, both of Highland City, Sandra Everett (David) of Brooksville, a sister-in-law Patricia C. English of Polk City, five grandchildren: Racheal Hess, Katie Summers (Nick), Lindsey Domina (Drew), Kelly Dorman, Taylor Dorman and five great grandchildren: Makayla Wilbur, Alexis Hess, Kiyah Collier, Kaylin Bort, and Jane Domina. The family will receive friends on Friday October 27th from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home chapel. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland.