Vera Ann McCollum, 66, of West Haven, departed this life June 28, 2011. She was the wife of Arenza McCollum.
Born in Laurinburg, NC, December 16, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Arletha McIntyre.
Mrs. McCollum was employed at Howard Johnson in the Housekeeping Department. She was a member of Community Baptist Church where she served on the Women's Auxiliary.
In addition to her husband, she leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Thressa Butler; a son, Jerry Lee McCollum; brothers, Evester and Wendell McIntyre; a sister, Willie Doris McIntyre; grandchildren, Briana and Tamia Butler, Nyreashia McCollum and Tyrece Davis; a great grandchild, Tyquan Eric Davis; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Colon and Lonnie McIntyre; and sisters, Louanna Douglas, Agnora Brown and Careletha McIntyre.
A celebration of Mrs. McCollum's life and legacy will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. at Community Baptist Church, 143 Shelton Ave., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
