Wanda C. (Denton) McCollum

Wanda C. McCollum, 90, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, IL

Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at First United Methodist Church, Vandalia, with Pastor Tom Goodell officiating.   Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery Vandalia, IL, Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL and 1 hour before service Wednesday at the church.  Memorials: Fayette Co. Cancer Fund. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.

Wanda was born November 8, 1930, in Vandalia, IL, the daughter of Charles & Ruth (Graves) Denton. Married L. Dale McCollum December 8, 1954, Vandalia, IL. Dale passed away Oct. 13, 1999 they had been married 2 months shy of 55 years, both battling lung cancer.  Wanda was one of the youngest to graduate from the Vandalia High School at the age of 16.  She was a Retired Beautician.  Member of First United Methodist Church & the church's fellowship cook committee, the American Legion Auxiliary, both of Vandalia, IL, USBC Bowling Association and Melrose Chapter 243 O.E.S. The family would like to express a "special thanks to Dr. Dy, Crossroads Cancer staff, and Fayette County Hospital third floor”, for all their care.

She is survived by:

Son - Mike McCollum & Penny, Effingham, IL; Daughter - Cindy Bennett & Bill, Vandalia, IL: Grandchildren - Mindy & Steve Boswell and Cody McCollum & Alexandra, all of  Effingham, IL; Brittney & David Crye, Vandalia, IL and Great Grandchild Brinley Boswell 

Preceded in death by: Her Parents, Husband, Twin Brothers and an infant brother.

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