Obituary of Susie Mary Vinson

Susie Mary Vinson was born on August 28, 1954 in Madison, Mississippi. She was born to Ezell and Ethel Collins and was raised with her siblings Ronnie, Doris, Dorothy, Jean, Rosemary, and Eddie. Susie studied nursing and graduated from Mississippi University for Women in 1978. She entered into God's glory on the morning of November 6, 2021 while in the presence of her family in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She spent the majority of her career working in childcare. After over twenty years, she eventually transitioned into logistics transportation, a new career to which she quickly adapted and came to love. In April of 2021, Susie retired and spent her days spending time with her family and doing the things she loved most such as cooking, writing, and reading. Susie was an active member of the United States Air Force Academy Community Center Chapel and their women's group. She was often one of the first faces that greeted church members and visitors alike as the usher. Susie always made everyone feel welcomed and ensured that every need was always met. She faithfully attended birthday luncheons, prayer groups, retreats, and home visits. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Willie Anna Boyd; her father, Ezell Timothy Collins; and her mother, Ethel Mary Collins. Susie is survived by her husband, Bill; her daughter, Candace; her son, William; her daughter-in-law, Noelle; her grandchildren, Raqy'al and A'sa; her siblings, Ronnie, Doris, Dorothy, Jean, Rosemary, and Eddie; as well as a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. Visitation, 4:00PM-6:00PM, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.Funeral Service, 9:00AM, Thursday, November 18, 2021, United States Air Force Academy Community Center Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Drive, USAF Academy, Colorado 80840. A reception will immediately follow. Arrangements are being handled by The Springs Funeral Services North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923.Poem:God saw you getting tiredA cure was not to be. So He put His arms around youAnd whispered, "Come with Me."With tearful eyes we watched youAnd saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearlyWe could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beatingYour tender hands at rest. God took you home to prove to usHe only takes the best. Events Funeral Service Thursday, November 18, 2021 9:00AM United States Air Force Academy Community Center Chapel 5134 Cathedral Drive, Suite 100 United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840 Phone: 719-328-1793 Visitation Wednesday, November 17, 2021 4:00PM - 6:00PM The Springs Funeral Services - North 6575 Oakwood Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Phone: 719-207-8611 Final Resting Place Pikes Peak National Cemetery 10545 Drennan Road Colorado Springs, CO 80925