Mrs. Martha "Ann" Shelton McCollum, age 79, of Toccoa, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at her home.

Born October 11, 1946 in Toccoa, she was the daughter of the late John Terrell and Lois Massey Shelton.

Ann was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of Hill Street Baptist Church.  She was retired from Stephens County Hospital as a Registered Nurse.  Ann also worked with Home Health Care Services.  In her spare time, she enjoyed working with her roses and rubber trees.

Family members include her husband of 58 years, Gary Wayne McCollum; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Lisa McCollum and Jason and Kimberly McCollum; and grandchildren, Jacob (Lauryn) McCollum, Ryan McCollum, and Rachel McCollum.

The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 5pm – 8pm Friday, April 10, 2026.

No formal services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or at www.alz.org.

The family would like to give a Special Thank You to the Family Hospice Team that has been a huge help during this difficult time.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net.

Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Martha "Ann" Shelton McCollum.