Nancy Elizabeth Riddle Collette

Published 9:53 am Thursday, January 2, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth Riddle Collette, 94, of Mocksville, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 11, 1930 in Davie County to the late Ernest Ralph and Kate Elizabeth Seats Riddle. Nancy was a member of Eatons Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading her Bible, especially the Book of Psalms. Nancy was an artist and a people person at heart. She was often heard to say, “In my book, it’s people that count.” For many years, she was involved with the business of picture framing, and involved in the joy of building things with her grandson, Michael. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Leonard O. Collette; and siblings, Tommy H. Riddle, Minnie Cornatzer, and Lucy Parks. Left to cherish her memory are: her children, Buster Collette (Priscilla), Katie E. Collette, and Nancey M. Collette; a grandson, Michael T. Smith (Dawn); and sisters, Emma Long (Tommy), and Margaret Davis. A private graveside service was held. Interment was in Eatons Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to: The Office of External Relations, Crossnore Communities for Children, PO Box 249, Crossnore, NC 28616; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com.