of Melbourne, AR
August 5, 1922 - January 28, 2021
Earline Mavis McCollum, 98, of Melbourne, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021.
She was born August 5, 1922 in Violet Hill, Arkansas to Joseph Paul McCollum and Ruby (Wagoner) McCollum.
Earline was a member of Belview Baptist Church of Melbourne; she was also Ladies Auxiliary President of the VFW. She loved to dance and enjoyed quilting, cooking, her garden and planting flowers.
Survivors include her sons, Mark Ellis of Melbourne; Alan White (Amanda) of Dolph; daughter, Jackie Goodrich of Melbourne; brothers, Loy McCollum of Melbourne, Larry McCollum of Fayetteville, and Bobby Jo McCollum of Cave City; sister, Mary Scheer of Iowa; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Shirley Hedum and Linda Smith; son, Bruce Wilson; and sister, Bonnie Moser.
Pallbearers are Tim Bagwell, Travis White, Adam Pinkston, Tony Hutchinson I, Tony Hutchinson II, and Gage Moss.
Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 pm Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Melbourne, Arkansas with funeral procession to follow to Violet Hill Cemetery for Graveside service under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville with John Moore officiating.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks and social distancing will be observed.
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13 Condolence(s)
Kim Tate
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Such a sweet lady, we had lots of fun working together.
Lance & Charlotte Hopkins
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayer and thoughts are with you all. Rev.21:3,4
Paula Roddy
Monday, February 1, 2021
Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy
Sue Campbell
Ruth Carneal
Sunday, January 31, 2021
Sweet lady. I enjoyed visiting with her when she came into insurance office years ago.
Kathryn Ogilvie
Sunday, January 31, 2021
So sorry to hear about Earlene she will be missed by so many. She has been my neighbor for many years. Thoughts and prayers for all the family.
Boyce and Linda Sheffield
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Jackie, Alan and Mark, we are so sorry for your loss. Enjoyed working with Earline for many years. Always such a nice lady. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Sanders
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Allen and Mark you mother was such a blessing to many. She was a dear friend to me and I always enjoyed our visits. May our Father fill your void and give you strength. God Bless each of you.
Tom Teague
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Earline was a good lady and dear friend. Worked with her for many years. My sympathy to the family.
Novela Scribner
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Sympathy and hugs. Good long life. Cherish your Great Memories.
Augusta Moore
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Earline was my friend. I will never forget her. Rest in the arms of Jesus now and I will see you later. Love you. Augusta Moore
Mike and Jean Downing
Friday, January 29, 2021
We will be at cemetary
Alan Vickery
Friday, January 29, 2021
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Sue Barksdale
Friday, January 29, 2021
A lovely, friendly lady