Wilda Mae Young Collard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Yours. Mine. Ours. To Wilda Mae (neé Young) Collard, everyone was hers. She was the consummate caretaker to any and all. For Willie, DNA was only three letters with no meaning because her heart and arms embraced everyone. Born in Lewiston, Ohio in 1924 she moved to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in 1965. 94 years young, Willie loved her family, friends, fishing, cooking, the beach, country music and was a ruthless competitor at cards. If you knew her, you’re chuckling. The country girl also loved her dog Spunky, flowers, birds, taking long walks, bike rides and traveling. She, and her partner in crime, Russell Collard, made a blended and loving family that consisted of: Judy Chefan, Jean Pergl, Gary Collard, Connie D’Agostini, Terry Farnham, Cindy Dryden and her husband Mark Dryden, who became another son. That bunch had 14 children: Julia Dixon, Jeffrey Chefan, Christine Estes, Steve Pergl, David Pergl, Stephanie Huberty, Christopher Collard, Tina D’Agostini, John D’Agostini, Tony D’Agostini, Dawn Crawford, Scott Farnham, Russell Farnham, and Shea Dryden. “Sassy Granny” was also adored by 26 great, plus 2 great-great grandchildren and too many spouses to list. Visiting hours will be held at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter, Fla. on Saturday, December 1st from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A celebration of life will be at JupiterFIRST Church on Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 pm. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Trustbridge Hospice of Palm Beach County.

Wilda Mae Young Collard

April 15, 1924 - November 24, 2018