Pauline (Polly) Campbell

Pauline (Polly) Campbell passed away August 6, 2016. Polly was born October 23, 1916 at Lannius, Texas in Fannin County. She was the third of five children born to the late Kier and Bessie Renfro. Preceded in death are three brothers Thurman, Jack and Kenneth and one sister Ruby Renfro Hearriage..

She was married to Carthel Lee Campbell on November 1, 1935 in Bonham, Texas. They moved to Grand Prairie in 1952. In 1985 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a lovely gathering of family and friends. They were blessed with three more wonderful years together before his death in January 1988.

Polly is survived by two sons, Ron Campbell and wife Patricia of Franktown, Colorado; Dana and Judy of Wimberley, Texas. Five grandchildren Lucy Hilton of Carrollton; Tim Campbell and wife Wendy of Lake Dallas; Matthew Campbell and wife Lisa of Elizabeth, Colorado; Christy Cook of Phoenix, Arizona; Brian Cameron of Phoenix, Arizona. Fourteen great grandchildren and seven great, great grandchildren. Polly also leaves a number of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Polly was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and a charter member of The Woods United Methodist Church in Grand Prairie. In 1937 she wrote and presented a history of the Lannius Methodist Church at its centennial celebration. In 1989 she compiled a history of both Prairie Heights and Trailwood United Methodist Churches. The first half of her life was dedicated to working in the children’s departments of the two churches. She served as church pianist and choir member for many years. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and was involved each year in the making of a quilt and baking pies for the annual bazaar. Polly loved quilting, sewing, gardening and especially cooking for her beloved family.

She retired from the Municipal Courts of Dallas in 1981 after 21 years. That same year she started volunteering each Wednesday at a local nursing home playing piano for a devotional service.

Polly loved her life, her friends and especially her family.

Funeral services will be August 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm at The Woods United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Southland Cemetery of Grand Prairie, Texas.

My dear children try not to be sad. Death means I have only slipped into the next room. Whatever we were to each other, we still are. Call me by my old familiar names, Mother, Mom, Granny, Grandma Polly and Grandma. I seemed to be different to each of you and I loved it. My son’s dear wives called me Polly and I loved it. It made me feel less ancient. Laugh like we always did, even at me – you know I did some pretty stupid things. Get together, play, smile and think of me. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it always was. We are still family. Why should I be out of your minds just because I am out of your sight? I will be waiting for you, for an interval very near, just around the corner. All is well, nothing is passed, nothing has been lost. One brief moment and it will be as it was before – only better. We will all be one together forever.