Sherry McCollum Obituary
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Sherry was born on August 10, 1945, in Dixon, the daughter of Albert and Gladys (Seybert) Coppotelli. She married Harold McCollum on June 26, 1965, in Dixon. Sherry was a homebody who loved her children, family, and Elvis.
Sherry is survived by her husband of 60 years, Harold "Short" McCollum; children, Jim (Michael) Scott-McCollum of Davenport, IA, Tammy Tompkins of Rock Falls, Terry McCollum of Amboy, IL; four grandchildren, Dustin McCollum, Joshua Tompkins, Justin Tompkins, Jason Tompkins; brother, Gary (Trish) Coppotelli; sister, Sandy Truitt; sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Coppotelli; and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Sherry was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Keith Tompkins; daughter-in-law, Jackie McCollum; grandson, Devin Michael James McCollum; granddaughter, Amber Washam; brother, Joseph Coppotelli; and brother-in-law, Lee Truitt.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of the Funeral Service at Noon on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon, with Pastor Jack M. Briggs, officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. A Luncheon will be provided at the Dixon Elks after the service.
A memorial has been established.
Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schilling Funeral Home in Dixon.
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