Mrs. Jessie B. Campbell, age 90, of Marietta passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010.
Mrs. Campbell was a long time member of Crestview Baptist Church. She was active in Sunday School and the Senior Choir. She was an avid gardener and loved working in her yard. At 85, she was still cutting grass. She loved plants and flowers and spent numerous hours caring for them. Her main focus in life was her family. She raised four children with tender loving care and attention. The highlight of her life was having the whole family together for special events and holidays. She is looking forward to being with her deceased husband and relatives in heaven.
She is survived by two daughters, Jean Campbell Crabbe and her husband, Charlie of Kennesaw, Linda Campbell Wilson and her husband, Mike of Marietta; two sons, Barry Wayne Campbell and his wife, Jeanette of Buchanan, Billy R. Campbell and his wife, Kathryne of Marietta; one brother, Noble Brumbalow of Aragon; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive..
The funeral service for Mrs. Jessie B. Campbell will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday June 6, 2010 at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Johnny Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wellstar Community Hospice, 4040 Hospital West Drive, Austell, GA 30106.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the Funeral Home.
This local announcement is made for the family by the Olin L. Gammage & Sons Funeral Home.