Newburgh Free Academy Memorial


Valerie Jean "Sue" Borland McCullom - Class of 1970

     Valerie Jean "Sue" Borland McCullom, 62, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away June 10, 2014, following a long illness. Her parents Marion and Robert Borland preceded her in death. Sue was born in Long Island, New York and was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh, New York. She moved to Gulf Breeze, Florida in 1977 where she remained a resident until her death. Her fun-loving, free spirit touched everyone she met. She passionately enjoyed life to the fullest through music, art, hiking, kayaking and cooking. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas McCullom; daughter Darcy McCullom Scarborough, her husband Randall Scarborough and grandchildren Patrick and Ella. Other survivors include her sister Lynne Olivero; her brother Robert Borland, Jr. and his wife Cathy Borland; sisters-in-law Ellen McCullom, Margot Burgess and her husband Richard Burgess; brother-in-law Hugh McCullom and his wife Sarah McCullom; nieces and nephews Robin Olivero, Matthew Olivero, Jennifer Pryne, Kimberly Quimby, Robert Borland, III, Lisa Vitaj, Sean Burgess, Dawn Aras, and David McCullom. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 27 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m.