Obituary of Joyce F. Campbell

Joyce Fern Hardison Campbell passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 30, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born November 6, 1922 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late Dayton E. and Mabel I. (Benedict) Hardison. Joyce was a graduate of the Youngstown Red Brick School and the Rochester Business Institute. She began her secretarial career at Pittsburgh Met, then with the Lake Ontario Ordinance Works, followed by the Town of Porter Zoning and Planning Board. Joyce attained her most coveted position as Secretary to the Principal at Wilson High School and spent many years there before retiring in 1983. She loved the students and faculty and they loved her as well. The Class of 1980 honored her by dedicating the "Crest" yearbook to her , expressing their appreciation for all the hard work she did for them. It warmed her heart to be recognized by former student's years after her retirement. Joyce was a former member of St. John Episcopal Church in Youngstown and it was there that she married Roy L. Campbell, Sr. on November 23, 1946. After their retirement Joyce and Roy spent their winters in Florida with their son Keith and his family and close friends. Summers were spent gardening, with family, as well as summer vacations at Lake Missassagagon in Ontario, Canada. She treasured her time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce was an inspiration to all who knew her and she will be remembered for her smile and laughter. She was a 72 year member of the Ransomville Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #374; a founding member of the Ransomville Garden Club; and a member of the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Joyce was also a co-founder of the first annual Lighting of the Wreaths in Ransomville. Roy predeceased her on October 12, 2002. She is survived by her children, Heather (Michael) Millis of Newfane, Keith (Michaelene) Campbell of Brooksville, FL, Brian Campbell (Grace Vona) and Roy L. Campbell, Jr. (Lisa Snyder) both of Ransomville; her grandchildren, Ashley, Courtney, Veronica and Dayton Campbell; her great grandchildren, Jonathon, Sean, Makayla, and Nolan Campbell; a brother, Denton E. (Esther) Hardison of Ransomville; her former daughter in law, Shirley Campbell of Ransomville; many special nieces and nephews and her feline pal, "Callie" She was predeceased by a grandson, Kaillen ; a brother, Gerald A. (Marion) Hardison, and her predeceased brother and sisters in law, Thomas and Josephine Campbell, Margaret (Campbell) and Vernon Slyster, and Doreen (Campbell) and Ernest Whiteford. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Sunday from 2 - 5 and 7 - 9 pm. Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 6, at 11:00 AM in the funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd., Town of Cambria.