of North Little Rock, AR
August 13, 1948 - August 11, 2025
Virginia Kathleen Collier was born on August 13, 1948 in Kennett, Missouri and passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025 at the age of 76. A wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother without equal, she was always there whenever needed, and admired and loved by those who knew her.
Born to Thomas and Maxine Rogers, she along with her older sister Betty Lybarger, and younger brothers Danny and Tommy Rogers, traveled frequently during her childhood and she adopted a strong work ethic at an early age and never forgot it. After graduating Oak Grove High School in 1966, it was at a night out at a local wrestling match with her Dad that she would meet the love of her life, Jerry Wayne Collier.
The two were married on November 10, 1967 and the following year welcomed their son, Tim and a few short years later a daughter Shelley was born and the four of them lived happily on Boyer Street in Rose City, North Little Rock.
During this time Virginia had worked at a number of jobs including Baldwin Electronics and different banks but it was after the birth of Shelley that she found work at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, starting at the bottom and over the next 42 years saw her rise to Management and a vital part of the company. In 2016, Virginia retired from Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield and found her spot at home with Jerry as the family grew over the years.
Tim married Angie and had a son, Chris. Shelley married Paul and had two sons, Jakson and Riley. The three grandsons becoming Virginia's most favorite things in the world, and any time spent with them on a multitude of trips ranging from Branson to Destin and in between. Later she would become a great-grandmother when Chris and his wife Nayeli had two daughters, Olivia and Isabella. They would also capture Virginia's heart, and the holidays with everyone together were always a special time.
Over the past 6 years, Virginia battled cancer and fought with everything she had. She would eventually win, but the fight had taken so much from her and over the past few months she fought her hardest but it came at a cost. After three days in Hospice care, Virginia passed away peacefully leaving behind family and friends who will always miss her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Maxine Rogers, and brother Danny Rogers.
Whether it was at work or out at one of the venues that Jerry would play (and Virginia would dance), she was known to everyone as the person you could always count on for anything. She would stop and help you no matter the problem, and the world was a better place with her in it.
She will be missed, but never, ever forgotten.
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Karen Y Clark
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Virginia a kind woman and had a nice warm smile, my condolences to her family
R.I.L. gone with the Lord
Renee Washington
Thursday, August 14, 2025
I had the pleasure to work with Mrs. Collier. She was a very strong person. She will truly be missed.
DJ Bradley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
I was deeply saddened to hear about Virginia's passing. I had the privilege of working alongside her at ABCBS and I'll always remember her professionalism, kindness, and the positive energy she brought to the Bluecard team. I learned a lot from her and she will truly be missed.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts are with her family, friends, and all those who had the honor of knowing her.
LINDA CHENEY
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Virgina was a joy to be around. Loved that smile and laugh. She brightened the halls of Blue Cross and anyone that knew her. RIP my friend.
Mac Butler
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Virginia was the person who would put you at ease and could bring out the best in all the people she met. I am very sad to hear of her passing. Cherish the memories of your beloved.
Ladena
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Virginia was a wonderful women. I worked under her management for many years at ABCBS. She always had that bright smile. Praying for her family. She will be missed.
Theresa Lucas
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Virginia was loved and respected by those who grew to know her. She was a wonderful neighbor and coworker and she will be missed!
Sherri Wright
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Virginia reached out to me when she learned that we had a project in common at ABCBS, even though we didn't work in the same department. Her deep kindness, tremendous knowledge, and sunny attitude helped me through that project and long after. I can still hear her wonderful laugh. RIP, Virginia.
Connie Gwatney
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Sorry to hear about Virginia. She was a special lady and will be missed by many. My heart goes out to her family.
Norm
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Virginia is one of the few adults who even when I first met her as then a young soldier on the verge of exiting the military. She was always so kind and an ever present force with incredible love for everybody around her. It was a privilege for her to consider me an extension of family through Paul and Shelley. Virginia and Jerry always made me feel like family. I've never known somebody to fight so hard to be there for her family, she was the living embodiment of strength.
Connie West
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Prayers and deepest sympathy to the family. I had the privilege of working on several projects with Virigina over the years at ABCBS. I am sadden to hear the news.
Connie West
Tina
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Virginia was such a strong woman and great role model. Prayers for the family.
Kim Allen
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
This family is in my heart and in my prayers. What an amazing legacy Virginia left behind. Such a woman of honor. She was such a great person and a wonderful coworker. I will never forget her. Rest in love and piece.
Dennis & Martha
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Jerry, we are so very sad to hear of
Virginia's passing. Just know we are here if you ever neeed anything . We will always remember the good time we had at your 50th anniversary. We will always remember that beautiful smile !
Tammy Waggoner
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Virginia's passing. Prayers for the family and her friends. She was a special lady. I worked under her for many years at BCBS. I still remember her laugh. My heart goes out to you all.
Patty Arendale
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Virginia will not be forgotten by those who worked with her at ABCBS. She was very kind and funny. My condolences to the family.
Tammy Ward
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Worked with Virginia almost from my first day at ABCBS in 1993. Learned a lot from her and she is missed there still. She was a fighter! Praying for the family '"'"🙏🏻🙏🏻
Vicki Edwards
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
So so sorry for your loss. She was such a kind lady and always would give any help she could. I worked for Blue Cross in a different area but knew Virginia until retiring in 2005, You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
delores foote
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
I am extending our prayers and condolences to the family. The battle has been won, there will be no more pain only freedom. As your Angel sit before you, embrace the warmth of her spirit as she continue to love you.
God bless,
Delores Foote
Debbie Jines
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
You could always count on Virginia to help when a question would arise at work. I was glad she was able to retire and enjoy her family more!
My last visit with her was at the casino in Hot Springs, where she was having such a good time!
She will be dearly missed by all!
Rest in Peace, Virginia, and have a heavenly birthday today! 🙏❤️
Ronnie Higgins
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
My heart goes out to Jerry, Tim and Shelley along with all their families. Family always meant a lot to Virginia, and I know she meant the world to her family.
I am thankful for all of the memories of summer visits on Boyer St. And even remember the time when she and I rode the Big Bend rollercoaster together at Six Flags Over Texas.
Thank you Sisser for all the memories!! You are so loved and so missed!
Reggie Favors
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, wife, grandmother and to many of us a friend. Virginia was a bundle of joy and radiated that joy to all who knew her. I had the honor of working with her at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield for many years. She deeply cared about all who worked for her and always had a positive and can do attitude. We all knew how much she loved her family. I hope that, even though your world is dark right now, you are soon able to see some light in the wonderful memories you had. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you. 🙏🏽'Reggie Favors
Gina Hudkins
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Tim, I'm so sorry for your loss. Many prayers for you and your family and all of her friends 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Gary canada
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
She was a great lady yes she will be missed
Reggie Favors
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, wife, grandmother and to many of us a friend. Virginia was a bundle of joy and radiated that joy to all who knew her. I had the honor of working with her at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield for many years. She deeply cared about all who worked for her and always had a positive and can do attitude. We all knew how much she loved her family. I hope that, even though your world is dark right now, you are soon able to see some light in the wonderful memories you had. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you. 🙏🏽'Reggie Favors
Dustye Helms
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
She was truly such a beautiful soul ♥️✨♥️
Starla Henry
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
You will forever be missed and never forgotten. Your smile and full of love for everyone around you will shine forever. I love you! Always and forever ❤️
Tony Roncketto
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Loved by so many. Never forgotten.
Kim Milam
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Virginia was like a second mom to me growing up. She was the best. I'm so sad that she is gone but am so happy for the wonderful life she lived and the legacy she left in her children and grandchildren.
Judy Dover
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
We are so sorry to hear about Virginia. I worked with her for many years at BCBS and she was the best upper management person to work for. A great listener and friend. Many prayers for her family. RIP sweet lady.