Cindy Collins Ware, 52

Cindy Collins Ware, 52, of Hendersonville passed away at her home Tuesday, July 29, 2014.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Cindy was the daughter of the late William Franklin Collins and Margaret Fowler Collins. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ronnie and Don Collins.

Cindy was a seamstress at Diamond Brand and loved cooking and sewing. An avid drag racing fan, she enjoyed working as a part of the crew with her brother. She also loved animals, especially her cats. Cindy was a member of Fruitland United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 14 years, Gary Ware of Hendersonville; daughter, Hannah Ware of the home; brother, Ricky and his wife, Dee, and their son, Matt, all of Hendersonville; sister-in-law, Pat Collins of Hendersonville; and a number of extended family members .

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, at Fruitland United Methodist Church. Reverend Steve Jones will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Blue Ridge Humane Society, 1400 Spartanburg Hwy., Hendersonville, NC 28792, or to Hendersonville Cooperative Parish, 835 Bearwallow Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28792.

To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.