SERVING JOY
Collier's Creamery offers plenty of sweet treats, but the story behind the new Marion shop is about family, resilience and giving back
Collier's serves up ice cream from a company out of Madison, Wisconsin, that started in 1962 and manufactures more than 100 super premium flavors. This company supplies independent restaurants and ice cream shops like Collier's nationwide.
Collier's Creamery opened for business in August. The creamery can be found at 466 E. Court St., Suite B, in Marion. In front of it are co-owner Brandy Sigman and her son Collier, who is the
Right: Collier's also serves cheesecakes made by city Girl bakery in Marion.
Left: Inside collier's creamery are daughter Madison Sigman, mom and co-owner brandy Sigman, and son collier, who is the namesake. Ricky Sigman, who is the children's father and co-owner, was unavailable for photo.
Bottom Left: Icecream flavors include chocolate chip oatmeal cookie, banana cream pie, cotton candy twist, caramel apple pie, strawberry, ultimate Oreo, mint Oreo, peanut butter cup and many others.
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony were (from left) owners brandy Sigman, husband Ricky Sigman, Mcdowell chamber of commerce President Kim Effler, and collier Sigman, the business's namesake.
Marion has a new ice cream shop serving up all kinds of delicious frozen desserts and locally made cheesecakes.
This recently opened creamery is owned and operated by a local family, and the owners named it after their teenage son, who has survived cancer.
Collier's Creamery opened for business in August. The creamery is at 466 E. Court St., Suite B, and you can spot it by the two picnic tables out front for outdoor seating.
The Sigman family operates Collier's Creamery. Brandy Sigman and her husband, Ricky, own the small ice cream shop. Brandy operates it with the help of her 24-year-old daughter, Madison, and her 13-year-old son, Collier.
Collier's serves ice cream from a company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that started in 1962 and manufactures more than 100 premium flavors.
The flavors include chocolate chip oatmeal cookie, banana cream pie, cotton candy twist, caramel apple pie, strawberry, ultimate Oreo, mint Oreo, peanut butter cup and many others. You can get the ice cream in a waffle cone or a cup.
You can also order a root beer float, a Coke float, a sundae or passion fruit Italian ice. Specialty drinks are on the menu, too.
Collier's also serves up cheesecakes made by City Girl Bakery in Marion.
"At Collier's Creamery, we believe ice cream is more than just a treat; it's a cherished experience," reads the website. "Our shop is a vibrant hub where families come together to enjoy handcrafted flavors made with love."
But there is a lot more to this creamery than the frozen desserts, drinks and cheesecakes. There is also the story of Collier Sigman's battle with brain cancer.
"Inspired by our son's brave battle with brain cancer, we are committed to not only crafting delightful desserts but also giving back to the community," reads the website. "Join us in our mission to spread joy one scoop at a time while supporting pediatric cancer initiatives."
Last year, Collier was diagnosed with brain cancer. He was just 13 at the time. As of March this year, he has been cancer-free, and he will be 14 years old in October.
Collier said that because of this health crisis, he goes to school virtually. He tried going back to school, but his stamina is not what it should be, said his mom, Brandy.
The business is donating 10% of its sales to pediatric foundations that helped the Sigman family through this ordeal.
In September, the McDowell Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Collier's Creamery with Mayor Steve Little, Mayor Pro Tem Ann Harkey, Chamber President Kim Effler, Tourism Director Shannon Odom and other local officials participating.
The new creamery has gotten some rave reviews on its Facebook page.
"We stopped by Colliers Creamery this afternoon, and the ice cream was absolutely delicious!" wrote Matthew Phillips. "The owners were incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home…The ice cream was great, the service was even better… We'll definitely be back!
"What a great ice cream spot with always smiling faces when you enter!" wrote Deana Cole.
"Lots of fun flavors and friendly staff!" wrote Beth Walker.
According to its website, Collier's Creamery is open on Thursday from 3:30-8 p.m., Friday from 3:30-9 p.m., Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12:305:30 p.m. But the Sigmans told The McDowell News the hours are not final and could change.
At this small shop, serving up tasty ice cream is an experience for the customers as well as for the family who operates it.
"I like that we all work together as a family," Brandy Sigman said. "I think the kids enjoy it."
For more information, you can email the business at brandy@colliers-creamery.com or you can call 828-544-1198. You can check out the website www.collierscreamery.com or the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ ColliersCreamery.
