Rita Harris McCollum Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Harris McCollum (Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina), who passed away on January 25, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Harris McCollum to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Woodrow Harris and Willie Harris; her husband Edward Murray McCollum; her sister Shelia Gibson; her brother-in-law Kenny Gibson; and her sister Mary Thompson.

She is survived by: her children, Rita Harris Allen and Maurice Ashton Harris Jr. (Reese); her grandsons, Dylan Allen (Connor) and Marcus Allen (Meghan); her great grandchildren, James Allen and Miller Allen; her brother Russel Harris; her sister-in-law Faith McCollum; and her nephew Rodney Ashby. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Instead of flowers, please just pray for peace and comfort for her family.