Virginia Hopkins Campbell, 85

Virginia Hopkins Campbell, 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday December 2, 2013.

Ginny was born October 1, 1928 in Richmond, VA and was the loving daughter of Pete and Thelma Hopkins. After graduating from Morrison High School in Newport News, VA in 1945 she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Russell and later worked in the accounting department for First National Bank. After moving to Greensboro, NC she held secretarial positions at Aycock and Mendenhall Junior High Schools and ended her working career as a secretary of Huntingtown Farms Elementary School in Charlotte, NC; and retired with a total of 24 years of service. Ginny was a devout Christian and a member of Spindale United Methodist Church. A truly devoted wife and mother her greatest joy was raising her two girls and being with her family. She loved all of God’s creatures, especially her dog Jessie. She appreciated nature and had a love for beautiful flowers. Playing bridge was one of her favorite pastimes along with reading and walking the beach at Topsail Island.  

Ginny is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Edgar Lee Campbell, Jr. of the home; two daughters, Ginger Meador and husband Steve of Rutherfordton; Nancy Elliott and husband Bill of Loganville, GA; grandchildren Rich Meador of Fayetteville, NC; John Meador of Rutherfordton, NC; Dr. Rachel Norman and husband Austin of Marietta, GA; Becca Elliott of Atlanta, GA; great grandchildren Madison, Campbell and Brantley Paige Meador; as well as a number of other dear relatives and close friends.

A celebration of Ginny’s life was held at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel 118 US Hwy 74A Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Interment services were held at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, VA.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Spindale United Methodist Church P.O. Box 241 Spindale, NC 28160 or to The Humane Society Of Rutherford County P.O. Box 998 Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Crowe’s Mortuary is serving the family.