Waurega Louise Collins, age 77, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, December 14, 2015. She was born May 14, 1938. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom Lish and Mildred Gertrude Crider; brothers, Tom Crider, John Crider, Marion Crider; sisters, Lula Ingle, Mandy Floyd and Frances Smith. Louise is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ernest William Collins of Dalton; sons and daughters in law, Darryl and Sandra Collins of Dalton, Earnest and Patty Collins of Dalton, Waymon Collins of Harrison, TN, John and Joletta Collins of Dalton; daughter and son in law, LaGretta and Tim Sexton of Resaca; brother and sister in law, Charles and Judy Crider of Dalton; 20 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Waurega Louise Collins will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at The Church of God of the Union Assembly with Brother Lonnie Starnes and Brother Charlie Pratt officiating. Interment will be at West Hill Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 5:00-9:00 PM Tuesday evening. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.