Mrs. Elizabeth Reid McCollum, 100 years of age, passed away Tuesday August 18, 2026 at Trinity Elms of Clemmons, North Carolina. 

She lived in Winston-Salem most of her teenage years and had been a  resident of both Brooklyn/Queens  for 35 years. She retired from McMillian Publishing company after 18 years as an Administrative Assistant. She met Sam  Frank McCollum in Brooklyn NY where they married and spent  35 years of their life.  Mrs McCollum was preceded in death by her dear husband Sam Frank McCollum in 2019. She was preceded in death by three sisters, and two brothers. 

Mrs. McCollum is survived by her son, Darius McCollum; other extended relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday September 3, 2026 at the Salisbury National Cemetery.