Anna Marie Collier-McCrary

Anna Marie Collier-McCrary, 67, of Kingsport, left here to be with her Lord and Shepherd on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Greystone Health Care Center following a lengthy illness.
Born in Sullivan County, TN, on October 19, 1945, a daughter of the late Richard and Ollie Gilliam Thomas, she has resided in this area her entire life. She was of the Baptist faith and was a retired health care provider. She will be remembered as a loving mom, and sister who enjoyed animals, traveling, and flowers.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Wellmont Hospice, Greystone Health Care Center, and Bristol Regional Hospital ICU.
In addition to her parents, Anna Marie was preceded in death by her brother, Richard E. Thomas, Jr.
She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Lynn McCrary (Julie) of Chuckey, TN, and Cliff A. McCrary (Lisa Buckingham), Chuckey, TN; one grandson, Dylan Michael Buckingham; sister, Wilma Thomas, Kingsport; one niece, Sherry Ryans, NC; and her special friend, Teresa.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson, Fall Branch. The funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Lester Morelock officiating.
The graveside service will be on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Those attending graveside services are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 10:45 a.m. Monday.
Pallbearers will be Micky Davis, Randall Phillips, Bryan Haren, Ricky Crawford, James Littleton, and Jackie McCrary.