Mrs. Rhodan Pressley McCollom

Mrs. Rhodan P. McCollom, the seventh child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pressley, was born on October 27^th in Williamsburg County, South Carolina. She went to be with her heavenly father and the love of her life (Claude)on Monday, February 8th, 2016.

She attended the Williamsburg County school system and at a young age,moved to Columbia, SC with her aunt and uncle where she completed her educational studies. She graduated from C.A. Johnson High School, Allen University and The University of South Carolina where she obtained a Masters of Education Degree in 1976.

After being joined in matrimony to the late Claude A. McCollom, she joined Wesley United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, a member of the finance committee, and she was chair of the hospitality committee for several years which was her absolute gift and passion.

She was also a member of the Democratic National Committee, Retired Association of Retired Clemson Extension Agents, South Carolina Funeral Directors Association, and the Quettes (wives of Omega Psi Phi).

She worked for the Clemson Extension Service for 24 years as a home economist, educating and serving the community in how to live healthier. During this time she was able to serve under privileged families and educate them on home-making skills such as cooking, sewing, and gardening. She enjoyed working with 4-H Clubs and took great pride in sharing her love of cooking with others.After retiring from Clemson Extension she obtained her Funeral Director’s license where she co-owned and operated McCollom Funeral Home with her husband.  After selling the funeral home she started planting a garden year round, sharing, canning and freezing fresh vegetables. Over the past 8 years, she has enjoyed the wonderful staff at Providence Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Center where she routinely exercised, helped with activities and fellowshipped.

She is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and seven sisters.  She is the last of 13 children.

Rhodan leaves to cherish her memories two daughters: Carla (Norris) Mitchell and Claudia Ward.  five grandchildren:  Cara Mitchell, Sidra Mitchell,McCollom(Mac) Mitchell, Morgan Ward and Matthew Ward and one great-grand: Kamryn Ward.two sisters-in-law, Gladys Pressley and Irene McCollom.   A host of nieces, nephews,cousins and friends.

 The celebration of life services of Rhodan Pressley McCollom will be held on February 12, 2016 at Francis Burns United Methodist Church 5616 Farrow Rd Columbia SC 29203.  Viewing will begin at 10am with funeral services starting at 11am.
Burial will be in McMollom Cemetery Mead Ct.Columbia SC 29203.