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Obituary For Doris McCollum
Doris McCollum was born on July 6, 1932 to the late Ola Miller and Leo Miller, Sr. She was the fifth born child out of ten children and without a doubt understood the value of sharing.
Throughout the years, Doris never had a problem sharing with people she cared about. She usually cooked enough food on Sundays so that if there were any unexpected guests she would have plenty. Doris made her home a welcome haven for guests and always made everyone feel welcomed. She would always strike up conversations with people and talk with them like she had known them all her life.
Mrs. McCollum was affectionately known as Columbo because she always got to the bottom of the situation. She never held a grudge and was always forgiving. Doris instilled in her children to pray, just pray. Whenever someone would ask a question she didn’t want to answer she would just say, “Now” her most famous word. Doris had a beautiful smile and it got many compliments. Even during her illness, Mrs. McCollum was always asked for a smile from Nurses and many loved ones. She was employed with Butte Knits MFG until they closed. Doris also worked with T & S Manufacturing in Startex, SC and for Elaine Dillard in Lyman until 2009. Mrs. McCollum was not an active member of any church but attended meetings and studied with Jehovah’s Witnesses. She is survived by: her son, Samuel L. McCollum (Penny) of Greer, SC; her two daughters, Cynthia A. Irby of Boiling Springs, SC and Ellen L. Polite (Victor) of Dacula, GA; her granddaughters, Sierra and Brianna Irby; her three great-grandchildren, Haiden and Harlynn Martin and Titan Dewberry; her sisters, Mamie Gooden of Spartanburg. SC and Margaret Oakley (Charles) of Kansas City, MO; and a host of other relatives and friends. Doris was preceded in death by: her husband of thirty years, Melvin McCollum, Jr.; five brothers, Truman, Troy, Roy, Paul and Loe, Jr.; and two sisters, Shirley Howard and Ruth Ellen Thompson.
Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 201 Jordan Rd., Lyman, SC. Bro. Von Jefferson will officiate. Live Stream services will be available on Facebook on the TEEFERGUSONREPORT.
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Add A CondolenceTo: The families and relatives of the McCollum, Irby, and Polite families we are very sorry about the passing of your mother. You will miss her indeed! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Christian love, Dave, Sally & Susan Polite (Georgia)
Dear Ellen and family, Please accept our condolences for the loss of your mom. We were so sorry to hear of her passing. May the resurrection assurance and loving memories continue to bring you comfort until Jehovah wipes away every tear in the near future.
Christian Love, Dianna, Theresa & Sonya Hogans
To: Our Dear Cousins and Family, We all Loved Aunt Doris ,she has left so many funny stories for us to keep in our memories to carry us through our lifetime. We will Miss you Greatly Aunt Doris. Love Always, Lee and Ruby Cox, Willie and Sharell Grant, Tammy Murray , Jarvis and Dee King , Jamarcus and Jace Parks.
Aunt Doris was one of a kind she was just down to earth with whatever was in her mind she would always say something to make ya laugh she is now resting and I know she is happy to see my granny her sister ruth Ellen what a reunion enjoying jesus !! Love shanna, Delvin, Cavargio, nancy and colonel lee Thompson
I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm glad that I had the chance to meet her and be treated like part of the family when I visited...Brenda Neal
We're sorry to hear of Aunt Doris's passing. she was a sweet and wonderful women. may she rest in heaven. Diana McCollum Means
To Deacon Sam McCollum and family. We we're sorry to hear about the passing of your Beloved Mother. We send condolence and love to you. We pray that God will comfort and give you strength as you go through this time of sorrow. Rev. Michael and Mrs. Sharon H. Durrah, Lyman, South Carolina
Rip (she was a sweet & humble lady Love you Aunt Doris she will be missed
To My dear nephew Sam McCollum, Cynthia Irby Ellen Polite and Family.I know you will miss her, so will I my dear sister Doris.I want to thank you for taking care of her and loving her she was one of a kind. Look forward to seeing her again in Paradise.When he call Doris will answer (Now)So hang in there and remember she just sleeping and will be awaken.So May Jehovah Grant you peace and comfort.we have a great Hope. 💕 Love from kansas City Your Aunt Margaret and Uncle Charles
Rest In Peace!Lillywood & Helen Bomar Dillard
To all the family...so sorry for your loss and I'm glad that I had the chance to meet her, from day 1 she treated me as family and I will always appreciate that ❤
To all the family of Ms. Doris ask Aunt Doris. It was truly sad to hear she had closed her eyes in death. Aunt Doris is in Jehovah's memory now and resting peacefully. May Jehovah's arm wrap you all in comfort as you cope with your loss. Love you all, A & X Dingle & Family💌💞
To the family of Aunt Doris McCollum, So very Sorry for your loss, she will be missed. We have many fond memories to cherish. We look forward to seeing her in our promised paradise earth as Jehovah says. Love to all Larry and Cynthia and family
Rest until you're awaken my cousin,rest in Paradise ❤
To all my cousins and family. Aunt Doris, always had a beautiful smile, and made me laugh. I will surely miss her. God bless the family. Jo Ann Miller Robinson.
Aunt Doris will forever be remembered. I will never forget her smile it remind me of my dad and her brother Truman Miller. Rest In Peace! Earl Miller
To my cousins: I will miss Aunt Doris too.I will always remember the many funny expressions she says Jehovah will remember her and she will answer in that beautiful paradise.Re.21:3,4 John 5:28,29. With Christian Love,Sylvia and Family,KCMO
To my nieces and nephew. I know it's difficult for you now. I will miss her too,my dear sister,Doris.The only way to get thru this is to maintain your in Jehovah and he will give the comfort you need,and remember the resurrection hope.2Co.1:3,4,Job 14:13-15.Re.21:3,4.Love,your Aunt Mamie
To: Cynthia and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord praying for you all.George and Gloria Fair Anderson South Carolina
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