Margie McCollum

June 8, 1931 - January 14, 2022

Margie McCollum, age 90, of Clarkesville, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. Mrs. McCollum was born on June 8, 1931 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late William Alvin and Maude Chambers Skelton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lewis Skelton and sisters, Flossie Black and Dot Edwards. Mrs. McColllum was a member of Clarkesville Baptist Church where she was very active. Margie was also active in her community with Sharing and Caring. She also enjoyed time being outdoors and walking her dog, Rhett. Margie loved to spend time sewing, crocheting and most of all quilting; it was her delight to gift quilts she had made for special occasions. Survivors include her loving husband, Johnnie G. McCollum, of Clarkesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Jim Briggs, of Greenwood, SC; Jorie and Ron Stephens, of Helen; grandchildren and spouses, Kevin Briggs and Erin; Martin Briggs and Molly; great-grandchildren, Winstin and Austin. Due to the concerns involving COVID-19, Private Family Funeral Services will be held at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Pastor Grady Walden officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. In lieu of visitation the funeral service will be live streamed on facebook.com/whitfieldfh. The family respectfully request their privacy at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and will be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharing and Caring, P.O. Box 194, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523 in Honor of Marg or to the Habersham Co. Animal Shelter in Memory of Mrs. Margie McCollum For those wishing to send cards to the family can mail them to P.O. Box 411, Helen, Georgia 30545. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.