Mary E. Campbell 1929-2021

Mrs. Campbell was born July 30, 1929, in Gadsden, Ala., a daughter of Jesse and Ada Lipscomb Wilson. She was a graduate of Carver High School in Gadsden, Ala. Mary was a faithful member of Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church. A dedicated homemaker, she loved taking care of her family, cooking and shopping.

Her husband, Alfonso, whom she married May 5, 1948, in Polk County, Ga., passed away July 20, 2021.

She leaves to cherish her beloved memories and legacy, three children, Glenda Brown and Richard Campbell, both of Youngstown, and Alphonso Campbell Jr. of Akron; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; her brother, Evangelist Willie J. Wilson of Huntsville, Ala.; and a host of family and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Eric W. Campbell; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home. Private funeral services will follow. Due to the pandemic, all guests are required to wear masks and observe social distancing.

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