Redith M. Campbell's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Redith Marie Campbell, age 81 of Charleston, died on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at her Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residence. The Funeral Service honoring and celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston with Pastor John Best officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Lincoln (Shiloh) Cemetery located in Pleasant Grove Township southwest of Charleston. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to the Charleston Bible Church Memorial Fund for the Charleston Christian Academy and Building Fund. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Redith was born on July 18, 1932 in Charleston to William and Irene (Callaway) Hall. She married Dale E. Campbell on August 19, 1956 and he preceded her in death on October 19, 2004 following 48 years of marriage. She was also preceded by her mother in 1971, her brother, Leon "Bud' Hall in 1985, her father in 1988, and her granddaughter, Alicia Zuniga in 2004. Redith is survived by her daughter, Tammy Zuniga of Ormond Beach, Florida; a sister, Joyce McNutt of North Pole, Alaska; a sister-in-law, Irene Hall of Temecula, California; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Campbell attended Frankfort Wesleyan Bible College and along with her husband Dale, pastored churches in Illinois and Indiana for over 20 years. She retired from Eastern Illinois University where she was employed as a secretary in the Journalism Department. While on the EIU Campus she was awarded the "Employee of the Month" on two separate occasions. She has faithfully attended the Charleston Bible Church for many years. Redith loved doing for others. She was a tutor for many years with Project Adult Literacy and received an award for her outstanding service in 1999 from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. She also volunteered through the Charleston Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for many years.
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