August 18, 1937 – April 8, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Annabelle “Anna” Ethel McCullough, on April 8, 2025. She departed on the journey of a lifetime, leaving us with hearts full of gratitude for the 87 years we were privileged to share with her.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughters: Karen (Tom) Nagel of Mission, BC; Regina (Kim) Black of Kamloops, BC; and Leann (Paul) Dos Santos of Niagara Falls, ON. Grandchildren: Nick (Marissa) Black, Jann (Kris) Black, Melissa (Tim) Heerebout, Katelyn (Victor) Dos Santos, and Scott (Mia) Dos Santos. Great-grandchildren: Ashton Black, Layla, Julian, and McKenzie Heerebout, and Layla Dos Santos.
She was predeceased by her parents, Norm and Sookie Scoville; brothers James, Bill, and Kevin; sisters Barbara Rozee and Patricia Galbraith; granddaughter Stacy Nagel; great-grandson Izaak Heerebout; and husband Ronald.
Mom was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, in 1937. Following graduation, she was employed with the Maritime Tel and Tel. In 1955, she married our dad, Ron. In 1973, with three daughters and a U-Haul in tow, they moved to Kamloops, BC, where they lived until retiring in 1991. Many knew her from her 18 years of work at McDonald’s. Upon retiring, they became Snowbirds, spending winters in Southern California, Arizona, and Mexico.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Howie and all the staff at Gemstone for taking such great care of Mom.
She was fortunate to have a loving and supportive family, many dear friends, and was truly blessed by God’s guidance throughout her life.
She lived happily, believing that “Another day has just begun, for death is but to greet the dawn, not the setting sun.”
When I shall come to the end of my way,
When I shall rest at the close of life’s day,
When ‘Welcome home’ I shall hear Jesus say,
O’ that will be sunrise for me. – Poole
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or dropped off at Gemstone Care Home (1955 Tranquille Rd) in memory of Anna(belle) McCullough.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
3 Tributes
So sorry for the loss of your Mom, glad you got home in time to spend time with her. Never easy to lose a parent. God be with you in this time of need.
Regina, Kim and family
Keep the good memories close.
Thinking of you – sending big hugs.
Sue & I are so sorry to hear of Anna’s passing. Anna was the first person I hired at McDonald’s in Valleyview when I bought it in 1973. She continued to work with me for over 18 years and was a wonderful addition to McDonald’s in Valleyview and the North Shore. Like so many of the great people who worked for me, they were the reason I loved to go to work every day. I will always remember her fondly and was grateful to have know Anna, Ron and their family.