Grenee Rothea McCollum's Obituary
Grenee Rothea McCollum (Renee Dobbs), of Conyers, Georgia, peacefully transitioned into her eternal resting place on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Grenee is survived by her parents, Howard McCollum Jr. and Gladys McCollum, her two sons, Jaquas Dobbs (31) and Juron Dobbs (27), two grand daughters Jhaleya and Denver (Dobbs), three sisters Katrina (Simeon I) Young, Serria McCollum and Neodesha (Tracey) Hendley, 1 aunt, 3 uncles, 4 nieces, 3 great nieces, 5 nephews, 2 great nephews and a whole host of cousins and very dear friends that became "family."Grenee McCollum was born to Howard and Gladys McCollum on September 30, 1962 in Conyers, Georgia. She was the second oldest of the couples four daughters and remained the same dedicated, loving and caring sister and daughter until her untimely passing. In her youth, Grenee found her passion and excelled as a member of the Rockdale High School ROTC Program. Following in her fathers military footsteps, Grenee qualified as a sharpshooter and became the first African American Female to reach the ranks of Commanding Officer in the schools 26 year history. After graduating in the summer of 1980, Grenee attended college at DeKalb Community College in Clarkston, GA. Although she enjoyed the time that she spent in college, Grenee did not find her true calling until the winter of 1987.
On February 21, 1987, Grenee gave birth to her first child Jaquas and for the next 27 years there was nothing more important to her than her role as mother. Her second son, Juron was born in the summer of 1990. Grenee loved her sons dearly and devoted her life to being their biggest supporter. She worked tirelessly to instill christian values in "her boys" and always pushed them to be better men today than they were the day before. In February of 2014, almost exactly 27 years after birthing her first child, Grenee graduated from the ranks of parent and celebrated the arrival of her first grand child Jhaleya. She was blessed to celebrate the birth of her second grand daughter, Denver in December of 2017. Grenee loved her grand daughters more than life itself and will surely continue to watch over them.
The loving and affectionate manner in which Grenee carried herself not only affected her immediate family but those surrounding her as well. Hearing things like "Hey mama" or "Bye mama" were never uncommon when you were in her presence because Grenee accepted and saw the best in everyone. She loved all and wore many hats. She was a devout christian that valued acceptance despite creed or color. She was a world traveler with an insatiable appetite to see more. She was a volunteer who saw no need to put her name on the "Volunteer Sign In" sheet. She was a coworker that was valued more for her personal wisdom than the time she punched. She was a fighter that more than doubled what the experts said she could. She was a friend in a time of need and you guys came from far and wide. Lastly, she was a parent. A parent with a legacy that lives on through her children and grandchildren.
Grenee loved us all so much and there's no doubt in my mind that she's smiling down on us right now.
Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In ALL your ways acknowledge Him and He WILL direct your path. Prov. 3:5-6
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