Celebrating the life of
Margaret Purcell Campbell
June 21, 1929 - October 19, 2008
Savannah- Mrs. Margaret P. Campbell went home to eternal rest on Sunday, October 19, 2008.
The Glennville, Georgia native was born June 21, 1929, the eldest daughter of Luther C. and Inez Cobb Purcell. After graduating from Glennville High School in May 1945, she completed a one-year Business Course at Georgia Teachers College now Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. In 1973 she organized the Port of Savannah Chapter of The Women's Propeller Club, serving as president for two years and also held various other offices. The club worked for three years to erect the anchor monument on River Street in memory of all Merchant Seamen lost at sea. On May 22, 1977, Mrs. Campbell presided over the dedication ceremony at which time the monument was presented to the City of Savannah. Mrs. Campbell worked as a secretary most of her adult life for various firms, the latest of which was ITPE Health & Welfare Fund where she retired in 2006 after 19 years of service. Previously she was employed at Southeastern Marine Surveying Co. for 15 ½ years. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, the Deany Ricks Sunday School Class and the Royal Service Group I Circle of which she served as secretary for many years.
Mrs. Campbell was predeceased by her husband, Hamp C. Jack Campbell 1964, her mother, Inez Cobb Purcell 1966, her father, Luther C. Purcell 1967, her son, John D. Jackie Campbell 1984, and her son, James L. Campbell 1997.
Survivors include her sons, Paul R. Campbell, and Gaston E. Campbell; grandson, Christopher R. Campbell; granddaughters, Celeste Clanahan, and Tana Campbell; great-granddaughter, Madison; sister, Marilyn P. Yates James; two nieces, Donna Massengale Randy and DeAndra Reese Allan; nephew, Keith Yates, several cousins and many friends.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Southside Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Allan W. Bosson officiating.
Burial will be in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
MY FRIEND OUR MEMORIES ARE SO SPECIAL TO ME.FOR ALL YOUR KIND WORD'S AND SPECIAL TIME'S WE SHARED WILL ALWAY'S BE MEMORIES IN MY HEART NEVER FORGOTTEN.NOW AS YOU GO TO A BETTER PLACE WHERE THEIR'S NO PAIN ONLY PEACE AND JOY TO BE WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.YOU ALWAY'S TOLD ME THAT WOULD BE A HAPPY DAY FOR YOU.I KNOW YOU WILL BE RESTING IN PEACE.SO PRECIOUS AND GIVING SO MUCH OF YOURSELF AND KIND WORDS TO THOSE YOU WERE AROUND.I'M ONE THAT WILL HOLD ALL OUR MEMORIES CLOSE TO MY HEART. FOR YOUR LOVED ONE'S LEFT BEHIND,I HOPE THEY FIND COMFORT JUST KNOWING HOW LUCKY THEY WERE TO HAVE KNOWN A SPECIAL ANGEL IN THEIR LIFE HERE ON EARTH!!! LOVE ALWAY'S, YOUR FRIEND, BRENDA SANDERSON
- BRENDA SANDERSON AND FAMILY, SAVANNAH, GA
Aunt Margaret will be truly missed by all of us who were fortunate enough to have known her. She was just one of those people who made a difference in the lives around her just by being her. Her smile and laughter filled a room. When my husband first met her, he told her she looked like an angel. She's always been an angel to me!!! I will miss our frequent phone calls, laughing together, and encouraging one another. She was one of the most intelligent people I knew. I could sit and listen to her forever. I will greatly miss hearing her stories. She was funny, gracious, and truly an inspiration to me throughout my life. More so over the past two years as she and my husband have battled with cancer. Her faith was huge. Her gratitude immense! She was an individual who allowed Christ to shine in and through her life. When sitting and talking with her, one was able to experience the presence of God because she was truly His vessel! I remember telling her several times how inspiring she was to Allen and I and she always replied with 'It's not me but Christ who strengthens me!' The last time I saw my precious aunt, she told me not to be sad when she goes 'home to the mansion God has prepared for her' but to celebrate! And she told me she'll see me in heaven. As my husband reminds me frequently, our loss is Heaven's gain! Aunt Margaret, until I see you again, I will keep you in my heart. I was truly blessed to be your niece!!! I love you!!! Your niece, DeAndra Reese Greencastle, PA
- DeAndra Reese, Greencastle, PA
In the short time I've known Aunt Margaret, I could sense the presence of God in her. I enjoyed listening to her always praising and uplifting the word of Jesus. She shared with me one of her favorite bible verses 1Peter 1:3-12. Whenever I hear these verses, I will always think of her. Aunt Margaret and I were diagnosed with cancer within months of one another. She was a huge inspiration to me through our different journeys with cancer. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
- Allen Reese, Geencastle, PA
MY FRIEND OUR MEMORIES ARE SO SPECIAL TO ME.FOR ALL YOUR KIND WORD'S AND SPECIAL TIME'S WE SHARED WILL ALWAY'S BE MEMORIES IN MY HEART NEVER FORGOTTEN.NOW AS YOU GO TO A BETTER PLACE WHERE THEIR'S NO PAIN ONLY PEACE AND JOY TO BE WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER.YOU ALWAY'S TOLD ME THAT WOULD BE A HAPPY DAY FOR YOU.I KNOW YOU WILL BE RESTING IN PEACE.SO PRECIOUS AND GIVING SO MUCH OF YOURSELF AND KIND WORDS TO THOSE YOU WERE AROUND.I'M ONE THAT WILL HOLD ALL OUR MEMORIES CLOSE TO MY HEART. FOR YOUR LOVED ONE'S LEFT BEHIND,I HOPE THEY FIND COMFORT JUST KNOWING HOW LUCKY THEY WERE TO HAVE KNOWN A SPECIAL ANGEL IN THEIR LIFE HERE ON EARTH!!! LOVE ALWAY'S, YOUR FRIEND, BRENDA SANDERSON
- BRENDA SANDERSON AND FAMILY, SAVANNAH, GA
Aunt Margaret will be truly missed by all of us who were fortunate enough to have known her. She was just one of those people who made a difference in the lives around her just by being her. Her smile and laughter filled a room. When my husband first met her, he told her she looked like an angel. She's always been an angel to me!!! I will miss our frequent phone calls, laughing together, and encouraging one another. She was one of the most intelligent people I knew. I could sit and listen to her forever. I will greatly miss hearing her stories. She was funny, gracious, and truly an inspiration to me throughout my life. More so over the past two years as she and my husband have battled with cancer. Her faith was huge. Her gratitude immense! She was an individual who allowed Christ to shine in and through her life. When sitting and talking with her, one was able to experience the presence of God because she was truly His vessel! I remember telling her several times how inspiring she was to Allen and I and she always replied with 'It's not me but Christ who strengthens me!' The last time I saw my precious aunt, she told me not to be sad when she goes 'home to the mansion God has prepared for her' but to celebrate! And she told me she'll see me in heaven. As my husband reminds me frequently, our loss is Heaven's gain! Aunt Margaret, until I see you again, I will keep you in my heart. I was truly blessed to be your niece!!! I love you!!! Your niece, DeAndra Reese Greencastle, PA
- DeAndra Reese, Greencastle, PA
In the short time I've known Aunt Margaret, I could sense the presence of God in her. I enjoyed listening to her always praising and uplifting the word of Jesus. She shared with me one of her favorite bible verses 1Peter 1:3-12. Whenever I hear these verses, I will always think of her. Aunt Margaret and I were diagnosed with cancer within months of one another. She was a huge inspiration to me through our different journeys with cancer. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
- Allen Reese, Geencastle, PA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
