Maria Dolores Fernandez Colliflower

Maria Dolores Fernandez Colliflower, 73 of Huddleston, Va. passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born on October 28, 1941 in Madrid, Spain. She was a daughter of the late Jose Fernandez Teijeiro and Margarita Pradillo Urgoiti Fernandez. In addition to her parents Maria was preceded in death by two sisters, Mercedes Fernandez and Josefina Fernandez.

Maria loved to travel, a Marriott Platinum Elite Lifetime Member. She was an avid movie fan who enjoyed cooking, especially authentic Spanish dishes, and a big fan of FC Barcelona. She was a wonderful wife and will be truly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Thomas E Colliflower, her very special mother-in-law, Marguerite W. Colliflower; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.

In lieu of flowers Thomas request that you consider donating to Wounded Warrior Project-National Processing Center- PO Box 758512-Topeda, Kansas 66675-8512, or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Those wishing to send condolences to her family, in Maria’s memory please visit www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. As a United States Marine Corps Wife, an inurnment and celebration of Maria’s life will be conducted at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Those wishing to attend please arrive no later than 1:30 pm the day of service at the Administration Building. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, (540)-586-3443.