Mary Elizabeth Killian

Mary Elizabeth Collins-Killian, 89, of Dandridge went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 20, 2023 following a short hospitalization. She is survived by sister, Jean Perry, daughter and son-in-law, Loretta & David Peters, sons and daughters-in-law, Robert “Bob” & Vikki Killian, Brent & Mary Lee Killian, grandchildren Christopher & Ryan Peters, Jonathan, David, and Matthew Killian, Jada Short, Ariel Killian, several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by husband, Mark Killian, her parents Fred Collins and Hazel (Maples) Collins, brother, Fred Collins, and sister Martha Collins. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Dandridge and served as preschool Sunday School teacher for many years and was a blessing to all who knew her.  Funeral services will be held Monday, January 23, 2023, 6:00pm at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Justin Terrell, Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Dandridge and nephew, the Rev. Michael Killian officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 4:00 to 6:00pm prior to services.  Graveside interment services will be held Tuesday, 2:00pm at Dandridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Missionary Flights and Services, Inc. of 3170 Airmans Drive, Fort Pierces, FL 34946-9131 or the First Baptist Church Missions PO Box 246, Dandridge, TN 37725. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, 162 E. Meeting Street, Dandridge, TN, (865)397-2711.