of Jonesboro, AR
June 24, 1951 - September 8, 2021
Deborah Ann McCollum, 70, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at St. Bernards Hospital. She was born June 24, 1951 in Jonesboro to Walter and Charlene (Putt) Ray. She was a store manager for Sears for many years. She was the owner of Darcy Lynn's Restaurant in Chicago until retirement. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy.
Deborah was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James C. McCollum; and two brothers, Roger Ray and Barry Ray.
Survivors include her two sons, Richard Burgess and Robert ( Angela) Burgess; a daughter, Darcy Linn; grandchildren, Ashlynn Dacus, Paiton Burgess, Ricky Burgess and Emily Burgess; and many other beloved friends and family.
Chapel services will be 11 am Monday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Kenneth Doke officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park.
Visitation will precede the service and begin at 10 am.
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21 Condolence(s)
Ricky Burgess
Thursday, October 20, 2022
I miss you grandma rest in peace your memory will never be gone
Mary Sue Walsh
Monday, February 21, 2022
To Ricky and Robert,
From Mary Sue to Deborah your best Chicago girlfriend may peace be with you.
Tom Harden
Saturday, October 16, 2021
Everyone loved Deborah. Always smiling, happy, friendly. We’ll miss all that, but we rest in the faith that we’ll see her again. God bless her family with peace and assurance.
Mardi Angelo
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Rick, Robert, and Family, I’m so very sorry to hear of Deborah’s passing. We worked together at Sears for many years and had some good times. Thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace for you and yours.
Dwight Mangrun
Monday, September 13, 2021
So sorry I couldn't be there today brother. You are in my prayers.
dewayne and jeannie mangrum
Monday, September 13, 2021
i got you bro
Polli Bibbs
Sunday, September 12, 2021
I will miss you more than you could imagine. I loved you more than life itself. Fly high, my precious one.
Dan And Sandy Toone
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Rob, Rick and Family, Our deepest sympathy. May the peace and comfort that only God can give because of Jesus be yours now and in the days ahead.
Dan and Sandy Toone
Chastity wessell
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Robert and rick,
I'm sorry to hear your mom has passed. May God comfort you guys and family . I'm sure your memories will keep you until you meet again. Again, sorry for your loss
Theresa Aggas
Saturday, September 11, 2021
My thoughts and prays to all the family she will be greatly missed
Debbie Jordan
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Deborah you were a wonderful lady and you will be missed.
Cathy Kendrick
Saturday, September 11, 2021
I got to know Deborah through Rick when he worked at Honey Baked Ham she was always so sweet and loved Lil Rickey and Emily very much
Deepest condolences to your family â¤ï¸
Glenda Carter
Friday, September 10, 2021
Love you guys.
Patsy Evans
Friday, September 10, 2021
So sorry to hear about Debra she was one of my bosses at Sears and I considered her My friend we had some good memories. Patsy and Myles Evans
Brenda Chandler
Friday, September 10, 2021
I’m so sorry. She was Always
So Precious. I worked with her at Sears.
Barry Ray jr
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Love you
Ron Brown
Thursday, September 9, 2021
She will greatly missed. God Bless, love you guys
MARK WIRTA
Thursday, September 9, 2021
You were so swett
Paula Morgan
Thursday, September 9, 2021
So sorry for your loss, Rob. Losing your mother is never easy.
Shirley Berry
Thursday, September 9, 2021
To Deborah's family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Deborah will be missed by so many. I worked with her at Sears for many years. I have lots of good memories from my days at Sears, and she was in many of those precious, funny memories. She
was a very special lady! God Bless you and may he give you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Lisa Strickland
Thursday, September 9, 2021
So sorry to hear about Deb. We all had such good times at Sears