Bonnie J McCollum

Corydon, Indiana
Bonnie J. McCollum, 81, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital in New Albany, IN. Bonnie was born October 26, 1941, in Corydon, IN to the late Norman and Flossie Curts Montgomery. She was the oldest of 5 children. Bonnie graduated from New Albany High School and married Billy R. McCollum, and they shared 62 years together. Bonnie was little but mighty. She worked alongside Billy on their dairy farm for 46 years, before that she did clerical work for Judge Morris Wilson. Bonnie loved vegetable, flower, and herb gardens. She canned everything and she loved sharing it too. Bonnie and Billy were part of archery early on and took home many trophies. She was an avid member Blue River Hills Extension Homemakers which she loved very much and was on the Harrison County Fair Board and exhibited many projects during the fair. Church and her faith were very important as well. She was a faithful member of Fountain Church. Bonnie was all about "Family". Anyone and everyone that came through the door was family. She had a zest for life. She enjoyed Euchre, animals, IU basketball, fishing, eating out, cooking, travel and experiencing new things. Bonnie was a great encourager to everyone, especially her grandchildren and great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Frankie Lynn McCollum, brother, Norman Montgomery and sister, Paulette Kirkham. She is survived her husband Billy, Sr. of Corydon, IN; son Billy R.McCollum, Jr. (Karen) of New Salisbury, IN; daughters Kathy Conrad (Rick) of Vine Grove, KY and Robin Beyl (Rodney) of Sellersburg, IN; sisters Janice Smith of English, IN and Joyce Perkins (Joe) of Louisville, KY; many "grandchildren" and 1 great granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 11 AM Friday, May 19, 2023, at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Corydon, IN. Rev. Jim Higdon will officiate. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday, May 18, 2023, and from 9 AM until the service at 11 AM at the funeral home in Corydon, IN. The family suggests memorial gifts be made either to Fountain Church or to the American Diabetes Association.