Sending love to her wonderful family!  Judy is missed by all whoever met her!🧡

Judy was a rare jewel one never forgets. Her smile absolutely lit up the room. Her joy and enthusiasm for life was contagious. Her heart to give and serve was immeasurable.  To this day, whenever I see a flamingo, I think of Judy, and always will. I don’t know anyone who loved flamingo’s as she did. 
My heart was so heavy, so I just picked up a pen and began drawing. This one’s for you, Jude! I’ll miss you dearly and your updates.  I have no doubt that you’ve got the angels learning Zumba! 
Til we meet again, my friend,
Ruth 🫶



My condolences & prayers to family & friends.   You are loved by many & will be missed by all.  I have so many great memories of fun times in the Aging Strong classes & Zumba classes. Rest in peace my dear friend🙏

I met Judy when she hired me at Dollywood. We worked together for 4 years and remained friends through the years. One day we were both at the Senior Center when the director(Jane) asked me if I knew anyone that could teach Zumba. I said yes and pointed to Judy.  That was the start of another adventure in her life.  Judy was a bright light in my life and I will miss seeing her smile and feeling her hugs.   

Judy was the first person Tom and I met at Dollywood.  We started out at working 3 months and with her insistance started working longer which led us to special events. When we asked Judy if we could transfer she sent us on our way with her Blesssings.  " It is great to broaden your horizons she said".  We never forgot her kindness and hospitality to us.  I even helped her out with her fitness adventure, would work till 3, jump in the car and drive to Seymour and open the fitness place.  Judy Tom and I will never forget your sincerity and kindness, your words of wisdom and drive .  We will surely miss you on this earth and look forward to seeing you again in Heaven


Prayers for all the family. I met Judy when we worked at Dollywood together. She was such a great friend. I had the pleasure of joining her Zumba class where she made working out fun and didn’t make fun of my lack of coordination….
I will miss seeing her at the festivals. May God comfort in the days ahead. Sheri Haynes

I can’t believe this beautiful person is gone from our days at Dollywood to Zumba classes to Alzheimer’s. We remained good friends. She will absolutely be missed, that beautiful smile, her outgoing personality she lit up any room she was in. I pray for her family and hope they know that she leaves a beautiful legacy behind that they can be so proud of.

Judy is now safe in the arms of her beloved Daddy Michael Sherman. Condolences to Eddie and family . Love Aunt Doris

Judy is my sister. She was incredibly generous and warm.  Judy was a devoted Daughter; there was nothing she and her husband Eddie wouldn’t do for our parents.   She made life a better place for those who knew and loved her. Judy will forever have a special place in my heart!!

What a wonderful and caring lady!  We enjoyed her so in exercise class, Alzheimer events and the Opry Theater.  Sending love to her family.

Judy was a bright cheerful lady and her energy was the same!!  She had the brightest smile!  Judy was my go to person for making baby afghans for me to give as gifts and they all are very precious.  
My sincere and deepest sympathy to the family.   

A light has gone out of our world with the passing of dear Judy.

Every time I do yoga, I remember her instructions and hear her voice guiding us into the correct pose.

I tried to knit a vest but failed. Judy finished it for me and made a matching scarf to go with it.

Her generosity and talent and her smile brightened the world.

So many memories of a dear friend who was more like family and made us fill like family. I have all the memories in my Memorie Bank  for further times. She is at rest and has a place in Heaven for all times.
Much Love   Cookie & Rich

My thoughts and prayers are with you Eddie & family. I came in from MS with my last load moving to TN, my mom met me at the door & said I have job interviews for us, where?, Dollywood, I said what?   Well, it turned out to be a true blessing.  I was the last interview of the day & after a few questions, the interviewer stood up & yells I'm done.  This is where I first met Judy Collins.  I'll never forget her, though I hadn't seen her in a few years I hoped she new I loved her. She will be missed by all who new her.  
Love Lesa L Brock

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Judy Elizabeth Collins

April 23, 1957 – February 23, 2023

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