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Funeral Ceremony: 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Oskaloosa Cemetery
Visitation: 1 until 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home
Gloria Lavern McCollum, age 68, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Axiom Gardens Care Center in Flora.
She was born February 8, 1958, in Louisville, the daughter of Lowell and Genelle (Bonham) McCollum Jr.
Gloria was strong in her faith, often sharing her faith and leading many to Christ even as her health declined. She enjoyed time spent reading and watching television.
She is survived by her sister: Lillian Louise (John) Young of Vincennes, Indiana; half-sister: Brenda Gaines of Mt. Carmel; cousins: David (Vicki) Bonham of Flora, Gary (Amy) Bonham of Simms, Mary Farris of Detroit, Michigan, and Eddie Nosek; aunt: Geness Wilkinson of Kinmundy; special friends: Lydia (Carl “Bud”) Taylor of Clay City; and the daughter of her late companion: Amy (William) Humes of Olney and several other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son: Teddy Joe; boyfriend and longtime companion: Frank Goff; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with David Bonham officiating. Interment will follow in Oskaloosa Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1 until 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Axiom Gardens Care Center Activity Fund, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends of Gloria's passing.
Sorry for Gloria's passing. She ate meals with my cousin, who has also passed. I got to know her there. Nice lady
Rest in Peace Gloria 🕊️
Gloria was my telephone friend. I became acquainted with her through my sister Pat, who had Gloria as a student when she taught in Flora. Gloria and I would often have lengthy phone conversations with each other. Being homebound she would share her struggles and concerns for friends and relatives. She would often pray for members of our family, me included, and I would pray for her. Gloria's passion was to lead people to Christ. I was amazed as she humbly shared the fruit of sharing the Good News to doctors, nurses, and others whom she came across in the medical clinics and hospitals she frequented. Several would say the same phrase... "I want what you have." Then Gloria would gather them together, often several at a time, and lead them in the salvation message. Some told hers she 'glowed." I shared her accounts with my friends, who often asked for updates on Gloria's 'miracles'. They too were saddened when they learned she had passed away. Gloria is going to be amazed how many people were touched through her witnessing and prayers. I never got to meet Gloria in person and look forward to seeing her in heaven.
Gloria this is linda. I worked for you for 6 months. Me and gloria laughed,prayed. She is a terrific lady who will be missed dearly. I love you gloria from your care taker linda. Rest in peace.
What a wonderful Christian friend whose life was dedicated to the Lord. There are many people, even doctors and nurses in the several hospitals where Gloria has been over the years and most recently last several months, who accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior because of her willingness to testify of His Saving Grace. Doctors told her "I want what you have, Gloria." One nurse averted the decision to have an abortion after talking and praying with Gloria. Later that evening her husband came to pray with her. There are so many other incidences of answered prayer and Salvation not just in the hospitals and nursing homes that she shared with me in person and on the phone. Gloria, herself, has had many miraculous healings and this time God said, "It's time to come Home, Gloria." I was pleased to hear that Gloria's cousin, David Bonham (pastor and author) whom she dearly loved will be giving the funeral sermon.
Gloria, you will be missed very much! We love you my sweet friend. Until we meet again, rest easy ♥️
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