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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Goldie McCollum, 100 years old, born on March 25, 1897, and passed away on May 29, 1997. We will remember her forever.
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March 25
Today, March 25, 2024 marks 127 years of your birth. I can't imagine those days, they had to be tough but also precious. You got to live in a world where people helped each other and most had deep respect for this wonderful country. So much has changed since you passed in 1997. I want those better years back, not for me but for my kids, grandkids and great grandkids. They deserve better than what the world has become. I know you are in a beautiful place and you're surrounded by love, deeper than we can imagine. I love you G'ma, I miss you and I'll see you again someday, Love, Sharon

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023
My precious G'ma, today is always a difficult day, it's the day I started missing you for the rest of my life. You were loving and caring, along with a stern word if someone needed. (not me of course, haha) It's been 26 years and you are spoken of often. I try to teach my great grandchildren as much as I know about you. They know you were a strong woman and lived in tough times. Even in those times, you were generous to share food and comfort with neighbors with less means. Thank you for caring and loving. Rest G'ma, I hope I'm not causing you to shake your head and say, Oh My, when I do stupid things. Regardless, I will always be grateful for your love. Much love, Sharon
March 25, 2023
March 25, 2023
Happy 126th Birthday G'ma. You are dearly missed and loved. You would be so very proud of your great-great-great grandchildren. They are 2 redheads that you would love. They are both in 4-H and doing really well. I tell them stories about you often, emphasizing how very strong you were. You were an inspiration to me as a young woman and I hope to pass that on to my daughter, granddaughters and great granddaughter. Rest peacefully and you know you were and are loved. Hugs, Sharon
March 27, 2022
March 27, 2022
Happy late birthday Goldie. I know you are in heaven with your sister ( my grandma). I wish I had been able to meet you. I can remember so many times you called to talk to grandma Lucille and you always wanted me to remind her about hunting the squirrels when you were both younger. I was fortunate to know your son William and we had some wonderful visits with him. I know I’ll see grandma again and finally meet you too.
March 25, 2022
March 25, 2022
Happy Birthday dear G'ma. You hit the history books being 125 years old today. I can't imagine what the world was like the day you were born. I have a picture of your family and you were all dressed in beautiful attire. I would have loved to have lived in your time, but I am also grateful for the time period I have lived. I know you had tough times, but I have no doubt you were as strong then as you were when I knew and loved you. Remember when we were visiting and it started to rain, you went to the bathroom and I didn't want all your dresses that were hanging on the clothesline to get wet. It started to pour, but I ran and grabbed the dresses then ran back to the house. I laid them out on that spare bed so they could dry out. Somewhat later you walked past the door to that room and saw the dresses and asked where they came from. I told you I had gotten them so they wouldn't get wet. You said "Lord have mercy!!" those aren't my dresses, they belong to the women who live in the apartments behind your house, the ladies just use your clothesline. I had to run out and hang them up again. I admit I had to really laugh about that, I know you did too. I miss you G'ma, I wish I could have done things differently for you, I wish you could have come to live with me, I wish you knew how very much I love you. RIP G'ma, you are always in my thought and in my heart. Love, Sharon
May 29, 2021
May 29, 2021
G'ma, it's with a heavy heart that I think back on this date 24 years ago. We lost a loving, caring, tough, strong woman and I lost my G'ma. When you're a kid, you don't think of how it will be without your family, you think they will always be there. My immediate family is all gone and I think of my family everyday. You were my most admired woman, along with Mom and G'ma Lucy. All of you were pioneers in your time and all of you taught me so much. I hope my love radiates to all of you (all of my family) and you know how much I love you. My 2 little redheads went with me to all the graves this past weekend to decorate for Memorial Day. I am trying to teach them respect for those who came and went before them. We love you G'ma, Sharon
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
G'ma, Happy Birthday in Heaven. Hard to believe you would be 124 years old on Earth. I miss you so much, talk about you often to my great grandchildren and I try to spread the love you gave to me. Even though you lived many years, it wasn't nearly enough for me. I had so much more I wanted to share with you and for you to share with me. The story about Harry Truman fascinated me and I wanted to know much more. You were loved by so many and I know you are happy where you are. Live forever my angel and know we all love and miss you. So much love, Sharon
January 19, 2021
January 19, 2021
I was just thinking about you Goldie, the story you always told me about you and grandma hunting squirrels and the trouble she got into for "wasting a bullet" I wish i could have actually met you, but we saw William fairly regularly
He brought many smiles to us and your little sister
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
Missing you every day G'ma. Your son William is now with you and I know you are happy to have him with you again. I miss you so much, I tell the kids stories about you all the time. I think they feel like they know you and would have loved to have met you. The world is still a mess and I pray that God will intervene and make it safe and wonderful again. It was 23 years ago today that we lost you, but you are always with us. Love, Sharon
March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020
G’ma, Happy Heavenly 123rd Birthday. You would not believe the world today. There is a virus called Coronavirus and the entire world is basically quarantined/on lock down. It’s terrible and I pray every day that they will find a vaccine. Please pray with me and along with God, please watch over me and my family and the whole world. Bless you G’ma, you are so very missed and loved.
Much love, Sharon.
May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017
G'ma, I so need your strength to be with me. I know you are watching and wanting the best ending possible. My heart aches and I wish you were here to share my thoughts and draw strength from you. I love you and miss you always. Hugs from me to you, Sharon
May 29, 2016
May 29, 2016
G'ma,
So much has happened in my life since your passing. I wish you were here to share with me. I have 2 great grandchildren, that would be your great, great, great grandchildren. Guess what, they are both red heads, just like Daddy and Aunt Ruby. I cherish the personal items I have that belonged to you and G'pa. I love you and I know you are watching over me. Bless you. Sharon
March 25, 2016
March 25, 2016
My precious G'ma,
You are so very missed on this earth. I get tears when I think of you but at the same time I know you are always with me. We will be together again and you can tell me the great stories of your life, I'll share mine too. Happy 119th birthday sweet angel.
Love, Sharon
May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015
Sweet G'ma
It has been 18 years since we lost you. I was heart broken and felt such sorrow. I know you lived a long life, but it wasn't enough for me. I know I will see you in Heaven, but until that time, know that I love and miss you everyday. Love, Sharon
March 25, 2015
March 25, 2015
Happy 118th birthday my dear Grandma. I miss you so very much. Rest in peace sweet angel.

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March 25
Today, March 25, 2024 marks 127 years of your birth. I can't imagine those days, they had to be tough but also precious. You got to live in a world where people helped each other and most had deep respect for this wonderful country. So much has changed since you passed in 1997. I want those better years back, not for me but for my kids, grandkids and great grandkids. They deserve better than what the world has become. I know you are in a beautiful place and you're surrounded by love, deeper than we can imagine. I love you G'ma, I miss you and I'll see you again someday, Love, Sharon

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023
My precious G'ma, today is always a difficult day, it's the day I started missing you for the rest of my life. You were loving and caring, along with a stern word if someone needed. (not me of course, haha) It's been 26 years and you are spoken of often. I try to teach my great grandchildren as much as I know about you. They know you were a strong woman and lived in tough times. Even in those times, you were generous to share food and comfort with neighbors with less means. Thank you for caring and loving. Rest G'ma, I hope I'm not causing you to shake your head and say, Oh My, when I do stupid things. Regardless, I will always be grateful for your love. Much love, Sharon
March 25, 2023
March 25, 2023
Happy 126th Birthday G'ma. You are dearly missed and loved. You would be so very proud of your great-great-great grandchildren. They are 2 redheads that you would love. They are both in 4-H and doing really well. I tell them stories about you often, emphasizing how very strong you were. You were an inspiration to me as a young woman and I hope to pass that on to my daughter, granddaughters and great granddaughter. Rest peacefully and you know you were and are loved. Hugs, Sharon
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