Bernice McCollum, 68, of Hamden, departed this life March 9, 2008.
Born in New London, CT, August 16, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Nellie LaBelle.
Prior to retiring in June of 2000, she was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as an Inspector.
She was a life-long member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
Ms. McCollum leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Allen McCollum, Jr. (Kathy), Elois Lavonne McCollum and Richard Darryl McCollum; siblings, Barbara McDonald, Amy Wormley, Melvina Miller-Ewings, Roberta LaBelle-Thomas, Karen Tavaris and Melvin LaBelle, Jr.; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Ms. McCollum's life and legacy will be held Friday, March 14, 2008, at 11:00 AM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 111 Whalley Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
