On Dec. 4, 2023 the matriarch of our family, Vera French McCollum, moved on from her earthly life into eternity. At 98 years young, she left behind nearly a century full of laughter, adventure, and love.


Vera’s legacy encompassed a life of giving. She truly didn’t know the word “no” when it came to answering a call to give. Whether it was to her family, friends, community or church her response was always “yes” or…



