Mary Josephine (Whitley) Campbell

Mary Josephine Whitley Campbell, 79, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016, at her home in Harmony after a period of declining health. She was a lifelong resident of Iredell County, born March 26, 1937, to the late John A. and Nancy Owens Whitley.

Mrs. Campbell worked many jobs which included several years with Hunt Manufacturing, working in restaurants, and working in rest homes. She also volunteered with the Meals on Wheels program. She had been a member of Harmony Church of God.

On May 15, 1954, she married James Landon Campbell and they have had 62 years together.  Also surviving are their five daughters: Joyce Pack (Calvin) of Virginia, Carolyn McGuire (Wayne) and Sheila Smith (Michael), both of Harmony, Magdalene Moreno (Armando) of Olin, and Rachel Torres (Arnulfo) of Yadkinville; one brother, Bill Whitley, plus 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jackie Maria Parsons.

The body will be at the home beginning at 3:00 PM Sunday where the family will receive friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 AM Monday at Reavis Funeral Home of Statesville (318 Davie Avenue).  Burial will be in Harmony Community Cemetery.

An online guest registry is available at their website:  www.reavisfhstatesville.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered to Reavis Funeral Home of Statesville to help offset final expenses.

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