of Mountain Home, AR
March 27, 1935 - April 9, 2012
Betty Lou McCollum, 77, of Violet Hill, died Monday, April 9, 2012 in Mountain Home.
Born on March 27, 1935 in Violet Hill, she was the daughter of Ruble and Ruth (Mathis) Smith. She graduated from Violet Hill High School. She and her husband owned Violet Hill Grocery Store and she was the secretary at Wiseman Methodist Church. She was strong-willed and very outspoken but was very inspiring to others. Talking to her friends was one of favorite pastimes as well as frequent family gatherings and cooking. She was very artistic and liked painting sceneries and people. She also liked playing instruments. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby McCollum of Violet Hill; a son, Don McCollum and his wife, Beverly of Violet Hill; two daughters: Pamela McCollum and Liz Smith and her husband, Toby of Melbourne; seven grandchildren: Keifer Smith, Kerby Smith, Brad McCollum, Nathan McCollum, Jim Stevens, Jenny Callahan, and Ashley McCarty; and four great-grandchildren: Emily Callahan, Katie Callahan, Josh McCarty, and Raigen McCarty.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Shirley Garner.
The family wishes to thank Hospice House for the care that was received.
A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Roller-Crouch Chapel in Melbourne.
Cremation services are by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Melbourne.
Memorials may be made to Hospice House, 774 Long Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653
With sympathy in the loss of your wife and mother, she will be missed and remembered always.
I enjoyed visiting her at the Franklin Community Building Thurs. evening pickin and signing. I'm so sorry I didn't know she was ill, and hadn't heard that she passed away until today. She was a wonderful woman. Bobby and her family are in my prayers.
I am so so sorry for your loss. Betty Lou was a burst of light. I know you will miss her . i also know she is with Mom and granny. A family reunion of the greatest kind.
I love you all,
Carla
WE are so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you
SORRY, FOR YOUR LOST, WHEN WE MOVED TO AR. WE LIVED IN APARTMENT ,AND BETTY AND BOBBY LIVED NEXT DOOR. SHE WAS MY FIRST FRIEND IN AK. SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND. THEY WERE FRIENDS WITH SHERRY AND RAY BLEVINS. WHO ALSO BECAME MY FRIENDS AND STILL FRIENDS TODAY. PRAYING FOR YOU AND WISH YOU WELL.
Betty was a beautiful, smart, charming, funny woman. We loved her and missed her, but every time we start to get sad, we have to laugh.
We will grieve her and miss her and look forward to that day when we too fly away and join her and catch up with what she and Granny have been up to.
We love you and we celebrate Betty's wonderful life, lived to the fullest.
My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Mom. You will be in my prayers during this time of grieving and healing.
Bob and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We have so many wonderful memories of times spent with you and Betty. May God's love and peace surround you in the coming days. Ray and Sherry
Sorry for your Loss
Sincerely Yours:
Doris & Erik Jackson
Dear Bobby Liz Pam & Don I am sorry for your Loss of your Wife Mother & Grandmother
Sincerely Yours:
David Helm
liz and pam my family are so very sorry for your loss of your dear mother. we love you connie, steve, michael and brock
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Love you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
I am very sorry for your loss our prayers are with the familey during this time. May God's love surround you all. Pastor Randy Bailey Fairview Baptist Church.