Lois Campbell

(From Parker Mortuary)

Lois L. Overman Campbell, age 92 of Joplin, passed away at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Born July 21, 1922 in Galena, KS, she was the daughter of the late Charlie William Overman and Fern Cagle Overman. The family moved to Joplin in 1929 where she attended Joplin schools, graduating from Joplin High School in 1940. She later attended Haviland Bible College, where during the summer months she traveled with a girls’ quartet.

Lois and her sister, Lenora, worked for the California Ship Building Corp. in San Pedro, CA during World War II. They worked on the Joplin Victory Ship, watching proudly while she was launched into service.

Lois had a love for music and upon returning home from California, joined the U.S.O., singing and entertaining the soldiers at Camp Crowder.

On October 12, 1945, she married Donald E. Campbell. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2007. She was also preceded by a sister, Alma Williams.

A member of First Christian Church since 1952, she taught Sunday school and helped form “The Wedding Band” class. For over 35 years, she also volunteered for Freeman Hospital Auxiliary.

Survivors include two daughters, Sherri Orender and husband Darrell of Webb City, Patti Burrington and husband Paul of Joplin; three grandchildren, Gretchen Moss and husband Jeff of Webb City, Chad Burrington and wife Courtney of Joplin, Aaron Schmid and wife Emily of Bella Vista, AR; five beloved great-grandchildren, Brittany, Colton, Ryan, Lauren and Aubrey; and one great-great-grandson, Kayden; They lovingly called Lois “G.G.” and were the delight of her life. Two sisters also survive, Lenora Williams of Phoenix, AZ and Carol Schreiner of Raymore, MO; as well as many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to whom her doors were always open.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church with Rev. Mike Ackerman and Rev. Fred Pugh officiating. Interment will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with Paul and Chad Burrington, Darrell Orender, Aaron Schmid, Jeff Moss, Johnny Roberson and Mark Richards serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at Parker Mortuary from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church.