Carolyn Dale Collier
January 16, 1960 - July 28, 2020
Carolyn Dale Collier, 60, of Brevard died on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Mission Hospital. A native of Broward County, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Joe Carter Collier, Jr. and Sandra Travis Collier. Carolyn trained and performed with The American Ballet Theatre and The Joffrey Ballet. She was a graduate of Florida State University where she was the principal dancer in productions including Swan Lake and Giselle. She was a professional ballet instructor in Tampa, Florida and former teacher specializing in early childhood development. Carolyn was an avid traveler, nature lover and arts devotee. Her love of music, cooking and gardening brought light into the lives of neighbors, family and friends. She was kind, loving and nurturing and with these qualities she has let her gentle mark on this world and will be missed significantly. She is survived by her daughter, Emily Aparicio-Gartz of Arden and son, Eric Collier of Tampa, FL and granddaughter, Olivia Lee Gartz of Arden; sister, Mary Alice Collins of Highlands, NC & Tampa, FL; brother, Joe Collier of Tampa, FL. Her daughter plans to have a memorial service on Sunday, Sept. 6th at 4:00 pm.
Carolyn Dale Collier, 60, of Brevard died on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Mission Hospital. A native of Broward County, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Joe Carter Collier, Jr. and Sandra Travis Collier. Carolyn trained and performed with... View Obituary & Service Information