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Mary McCollum Obituary

Mary Corbin McCollum COLUMBIA A memorial service for Mary Corbin McCollum, 88, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church, 6500 N. Trenholm Rd., Columbia, SC 29206. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Forest Lake Presbyterian Church. Mrs. McCollum was born January 24, 1929, in Augusta, GA, and passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Charles Ruben Corbin and Katie Louise Deloache Corbin. Mrs. McCollum was a member of Forest Lake Presbyterian Church where she had served on Session, was moderator of the women's circle, a longtime member of Chancel choir and named an honorary lifetime member of the church. She retired from Bell South after 37 years of service. Mimi was always happiest when working in her yard, singing in the church choir, and being surrounded by her grandchildren. Mrs. McCollum is survived by her daughter, Paula Rhoad (Bryan) of Bamberg, SC; four grandchildren, Melissa Rhoad of Orlando, FL, Meghan Rhoad Hutto (David) of Bamberg, SC, Madison Rhoad of Columbia, SC, and Morgan Rhoad of Bamberg; brother, James Corbin and sisters, Monteen Elliot and Shelby Jean Price. She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Paul McCollum. Elmwood Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements. www.elmwoodfhcolumbia.com

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Published by The State on Feb. 5, 2017.

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Sherry Beck

February 6, 2017

Paula & family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I enjoyed her friendship throughout the years, in the choir, in circle and of course dinner at her house. Please know I am thinking and praying for you and your family.
Love,
Sherry Beck

Frances Watkins

February 6, 2017

Dear Paula and Family,
Hold dear the "happy memories" you made with your Mom and they will be yours forever. I have many during the CMR years, Women to Women, and personal in recent years. You and your family brought true joy to Mary. May God lead and guide you through this with His Peace.

Seketha Wilson

February 5, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

James Corbin

February 5, 2017

Rest In Peace dear sister!

Jessica Ulmer, SCP

February 5, 2017

We would like to send our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Mrs. McCollum. We are thinking of you daily and praying for strength to help you through this difficult time.
Pruitt Health of Bamberg Family

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