Margaret P. Campbell passed away at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Terry, MS. She was born on September 2, 1928 in Tunica, MS. She made her home in Jackson and graduated from Central High School in Jackson, MS in 1949.
Margaret was employed at Deloach's Department Store in Greenwood, MS and it was here that she met her husband and married October 5, 1946. She was also employed at Shamburg's and Miller's Department Store. Margaret loved the Lord and was a member of Alta Woods Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, woodcarving, reading, gardening and spending time with her family.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Newell Porter and Alice Love Porter. She is survived by her husband, Garland Ray Campbell, Terry, MS; son, Craig Campbell (Jane) Terry, MS; granddaughters, Olivia Wilkins (Hayden) Raymond, MS; Marianna Riley (Zack) Clinton, MS; great grandchildren, Campbell and Sarah Vaughn Riley, Jane Claire and Haskell Wilkins; sister, Bettie Criswell, Pickens, MS.
She will be loved and missed by family and friends. A private graveside service will be held and officiated by Rev. Zack Riley.
