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Sharon Rose Collins, 64, of Falcon Heights passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 3. She retired as program director at the School of Radiologic Technology at the VA, where she worked for over three decades. Having earned a master's in education along with a master's in organizational leadership from the University of Northwestern, she was passionate about teaching at work and church. She spent her retirement traveling, reading and doting on her grandchild. She is preceded in death by her beloved Preston; her parents Rev. Dr. Edward and Rev. Ellen Drewa; sister Maryanne (Rev. Dr. Clyde) Root; and sister-in-law Marcia Drewa. She is survived by daughter Sabrina Crews (Simon Groebner) and granddaughter Petra; siblings Gary, Faith and Laura; along with nephews, nieces, aunts and cousins.
The service will be held at the Lakewood Cemetery Memorial Chapel 3600 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408, Friday March 7 at 1:00pm with a 12:30pm visitation before, the burial will be held after.
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