Selena Eleanor McCollum Thomas

Selena Eleanor McCollum Thomas, age 53, from Chicago, Illinois, passed away on August 31, 2025 in Louisville, Ky. She was born January 13, 1972. Selena dedicated her life to the nurturing profession of nursing, bringing comfort and care to many. She married the love of her life, Brian Thomas in 2010, who preceded her in death on the same day.

Selena was a vibrant soul known for her caring, fun loving, and stubborn nature. She found joy in cruising and experiencing the serenity of the seas. This was evident in the stories she shared and memories she created. Her love for adventure was matched by her deep affection for her animals, Coco, Mia, Delilah, and Malia, who she considered her children.

Selena leaves behind a loving family: her parents James and Pamela Boland; her children, Ricardo Braaten (Chris), Bianca Rivera (Rogelio), and Elise Brown; grandchildren, Laiana and Malachi; sisters, Aurelia Ramos-Stewart (Stacey), Nadine May (Retus), and Jeannette Alexander (Larron), and two brothers, Billy McCollum and Allen Akers. She was a cherished aunt to seven nieces and six nephews, along with twelve great nieces and three great nephews. Selena was also preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela, and her nephew, Angelo Santos.

Her family will gather one final time to spend some time with her at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Her life and legacy will be remembered as one of warmth, generosity, and boundless love.