Ethel Collee Hart Wilson, 71 of Hollywood, MD died January 12, 2012 at St. Mary's Nursing Center. Born January 8, 1941 in Perry, FL, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Hart and Ethel Lee (Moore) Hart. She was raised in Foley, FL.

Collee married James A. Wilson in 1967. He and his children held a treasured love in her heart and life. Collee was a lifelong student and teacher, attending Foley Jr. High, Taylor County High, Florida State University, Hood College in Frederick, MD and graduate school at the University of Maryland. Collee was a favorite student assistant in Dean Moore's office of School of Social Work, FSU, working there all of her college years. She was mentored by Mrs. Carolyne Richardson who enjoyed her friendship all her life. She loved Florida and Florida State University. She was also an ardent football fan. Collee taught home economics in Maryland schools for many years. Before that, she worked at Furchgott's Department store in Jacksonville, FL.

Collee is survived by her husband James and her step children, Michael Wilson (Lori) of Hollywood, MD, Stephen Wilson (Patty) of Dallas, GA, Elizabeth Ann Baker of Dallas, GA, and Mark Wilson (Melody) of Sharpsburg, GA, all of whom she delighted in. Her grandchildren were the light and loves of her life. Collee is also survived by her siblings, Joseph E. Hart, Jr., M. Elizabeth (Rusty) Dagley, B. Le Merle Milsom, John I. Hart and Katy Ann Bostelman, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles who loved her dearly.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her sister, B. Maxine Wallace.

To all of her family and friends, Collee was one of the most beautiful people God ever created; a blessing, a very special person who was kind and gentle who walked closely with God. She enjoyed her many friends who found her devotion and loyalty to them heartwarming. The Baptist church in whatever hometown she found herself always inspired Collee and she shared an abundance of time and talent with each. She especially loved G A Camp and working in the church nursery, loving all the children and nurturing them. She loved and was loved by such a large company of "church people" who mentored her and whom she mentored.

She truly walked in beauty, grace, love and laughter. Surely she continues to do so.

All services will be private.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.