Jean Lowery Campbell

She was born on September 7, 1928 in Pike, Alabama to the late Shadrac and Ella Mae Lowery. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Lee Campbell, Jr and sons, Claude Lee Campbell, III and Lowery Nelson Campbell.

Jean married Claude Lee Campbell, Jr on October 12, 1951. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Asbury College in 1950, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1954 and Masters of Nursing in 1965 from Emory University. Jean was a teacher at heart. She taught at nursing school programs from Columbus, Georgia to Charlotte, North Carolina, to include Gaston Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Central Piedmont Community College, UNC-Charlotte and Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. Jean retired from Presbyterian Hospital Continuing Education Department in 1990. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed traveling, acting in productions at the Little Theater of Gastonia, sewing and embroidery, teaching Bible Study and was the “Queen Mother” of the Red Hat Society.

Jean was a faithful member of Myers Memorial United Methodist Church. Her Christian life was a proof of her genuine profession.

Jean’s “Love of Family” extended well outside the walls of her home. She truly loved her friends as family to include the CAMAUKI’S, No-No’s, Red Hat Sisters and the WeeBees.

She is survived by son, Mark Campbell of Cherryville; daughter, Jeanna Campbell Hyland of Locust; grandson, Corbin Hyland and wife Brooke; great-grandchildren, Savannah, Owen and Mason of Locust; brother, Sam Lowery of York, Alabama and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Gaston Memorial Park 1200 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054. Following the graveside, the family will have a celebration of life at 11:00am at Myers Memorial United Methodist Church, 301 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. A visitation will follow at the same location.

Per Jean’s instructions, the family request no flowers. Memorials may be made to Myers Memorial UMC Missions Fund, 301 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 or donor’s choice.