Angela Diane Colba Obituary (1981 - 2013)

Angela Diane Roy Colba, 31, of Bloomington, passed away at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 at her home, after a valiant battle with melanoma.Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Allen Steinbeck officiating. Burial will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AIM at Melanoma or the Country FinancialCube Crew Relay for Life Team.She was born August 26, 1981 in Bloomington, the daughter of John and Susan Raycraft Roy.She married Frank Scott Colba on November 11, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bloomington.Surviving are her husband in Bloomington; her parents, John and Susan Roy of Bloomington; a sister, Kristina Payne of Bloomington; a niece, Alexis Payne; her maternal grandmother, Mary Raycraft of Bloomington; paternal grandmother, Jean (Sid) Miller of Bloomington; her in-laws, Paul and Patti Colba of Rogersville, AL and formerly of Bloomington; three sisters-in-law; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Richard Raycraft; her paternal grandfather, Raymond Roy; and two uncles. Angela graduated from Tri-Valley High School and earned her bachelors degree at Illinois State University. She was employed by Country Financial for eight years. A longtime participant in both AIM at Melanoma and Relay for Life, Angela devoted a great deal of time to their fundraising activities as well as participation in their events. Both of these organizations designated Angela an Honored Survivor. Angela was anincredibly talented cookie maker and proudly donated her beautiful creations to aid in the fundraising events of the organizations she supported. She also participated in the Baby FoldsFestival of Trees for several years as well as being heavily involved in the Country Volunteer Network.Angela was an extraordinary wife, daughter, sister and aunt whose endless energy, devotion to family and boundless love will be forever cherished.