Martha L Campbell

Martha met her husband, George, and they married on Mar 19, 1945 in Lindale after he returned from World War II. Martha and George moved to Tyler where they raised two children Dottie and Richard. Martha was a devout Christian who lived a life of service to others, whether she was ministering to her Sunday school class, college students or senior citizens at the nursing home. Martha loved music. She used this love of music at church where she sang in the choir for many years. Some of the family’s fondest memories are of her beautiful singing voice that filled the house with joy. Martha also loved cooking, sewing and camping. Martha and George loved to travel in their RV with friends and family. Martha was loved by all and true blessings to others, making everyone feel welcome in her presence. Martha was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents Ella Mae and Theo Smith,son George Richard Campbell and sister Janie Mason.

She is survived by her daughter Dottie Campbell Zankl and husband Steven; daughter-in-law Karen Deshazo Campbell; sister-in-law Rheta Campbell; sisters Sarah Stout and husband Oran; and Barbara Anizan and husband Anthony; grandchildren Missy Chapman and husband Ben; Shelly McKeehan and husband John; Tammy Phelps; Bret Campbell and wife Prissi; and Ryan Campbell and wife to be Lauren; also 12 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends during visitation which will take place on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 6-8pm at Tyler Memorial Funeral Home. Celebration of life service will take place on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 10am at Tyler Memorial. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of East Texas.