Joanne B. Campbell

Joanne was also known as Mimi, the name she acquired when she became a grandmother. When she was blessed with a second family, they affectionately dubbed her “Soup” in reference to her Campbell last name. She was tickled by that saying she had never had a nickname before.

Joanne obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of South Carolina in 1956. While there she was elected to Delta Omicron, national fraternity, winning the freshman competitive music scholarship, the Senior Honor Pin of D.O. for the highest senior average, and a citation for “outstanding service to club, school, and community”. She taught in the Pre-College Music Department of Columbia College following graduation, with one of her students winning the Columbia Music Teachers Competitive Scholarship. She served as judge for the Aiken piano contests and piano accompanist for various groups and individuals including the USC chorus, First Baptist Church of Aiken, and many others throughout her years. Her passion was teaching piano to more than 1500 students, including her children and grandchildren, over a 50-year career, many of whom won awards from the South Carolina Music Teachers Association, Columbia Music Teachers Association, and the Afternoon, Eau Claire, and Morning Music Clubs and other organizations. In addition to the music organizations listed above, Joanne was also an active member of the American College of Musicians. The majority of her students were taught at her home, but in addition to Columbia College, she also taught at Buffalo Elementary School in the Parent Tutor Program and at the Montessori Early Learning Center in Columbia.

While attending USC, Joanne met her first husband, Richard Campbell, and married in 1956. They spent their married years camping, celebrating many special occasions with their three children and other family and friends in the mountains of North Carolina. Multiple road trips were also made “out west” where Joanne ensured her children were homeschooled when away from class. They spent time daily on schoolwork and writing reports about their experiences and historical site visits. Usually, her children were ahead of the class in instruction when returning from their trips. After the passing of her first husband, she spent several summers by herself camping in Hendersonville, where she enjoyed hiking and meeting new friends. She also played piano for the campground church services.

Joanne is survived by her daughter, Nancy Campbell and son, Billy (Lisa) Campbell, and adopted daughter, Beverly Scheerer; grandsons, Ryan and Jonathan Campbell. Additionally, Rick (Connie) Singleton, Cindi (David) Esarey, Sheri (Mike) Morris, Sheena (Paul) McKeon, Stacye Singleton, and Maria DeRitis; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her parents; her first husband of 42 years, Richard S. Campbell; her second husband of 9 years, Coach Frank R. Singleton, Sr.; son, Neil Campbell; infant brother; and sister and brother-in-law, Hazel (Eddie) Kukelkorn.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of Chapin Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Reverend Michael Hull and Reverend Philip Vaughn will officiate. A private burial will follow at Padgetts Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Union.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Beads of Courage, Inc., 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., Suite J, Tucson, AZ 85716/beadsofcourage.networkforgood.com or Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services, PO Box 3395, Columbia, SC 29230/palmettoplaceshelter.networkforgood.com

The family would like to express a special thank you to Elaine Till, and the staff and caregivers in the memory care unit at Harbison Shores in Irmo.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caughmanlexington.com for the Campbell family.