Avis Willis

Avis Collie Willis passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Roman Eagle Memorial Home. She was born on October 12, 1913 in Danville, a daughter of the late John William Collie and Viola Franklin Collie. Mrs. Willis was a graduate of George Washington High School and she was a graduate of Averett College and Radford University. She taught school for 21 years at Pittsylvania County Schools and for 20 years in the Danville School System. Mrs. Willis was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, Alpha Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, Book Club, and the Wednesday Club. She was also an active member of Keen Street Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the choir. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Willie T. Willis and her brother Reverend E. R. Collie. She is survived by her sister-in-law Mrs. E.R. Collie of Statesville, NC. Graveside funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Highland Burial Park with Reverend Dr. Adam Woods officiating. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Willis family.