Carolyn Jewel Campbell

Carolyn Pierce Campbell, age 87, was called home to be with The Lord on Wednesday June 16th after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She died peacefully at home with her sons and husband with her there. Carolyn was born on May 15th, 1937, in Paris Tennessee. She was the daughter of Jewel Vaden Shobe and Cecil Shobe of Paris. She had 2 living siblings in Martha Smith, Knoxville and David Shobe Tampa Florida. She also had 2 deceased siblings; Mary Etta Shobe deceased at 8 years old in 1936 and Bob Shobe formerly of Palm Harbor Florida. She was married to Jim (James A.) Campbell, for 46 years. Before marrying Jim, she was married to the late Jim (Jimmy W.) Pierce, died 1976, for 17 years. She and Jim Pierce had 3 sons, Mike, Pat and Kelley.

Carolyn was known for her outgoing personality and welcoming way. She always had a smile to greet you and her favorite phrase when seeing someone was “it is so good to see you”. She was enthusiastic about The Lord Jesus, her family (sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren), the church and held strong views about our society and the way it should be. She was actively involved with the Senior Ministry at Cedars Springs Presbyterian Church and was much loved there. She served as the Missionary Liaison there and was passionate about helping the missionaries that Cedar Springs sponsored. She has been described since her death as enthusiastic, welcoming, loving, friendly and tireless. She could not sit still and always wanted to be busy serving others in some way. She genuinely liked people, and they liked her back. She spoke with her sons frequently and was actively involved in her grandchildren’s lives, along with her husband Jim.

She is survived by her 3 sons and their families.

Mike Pierce- Wife Sharon, Harrison Tennessee; their children, Rachel Wesson and spouse Chris. Their children Aiden, Chloe, Elliana, Silas, Nathan, Louis, Katherine and Joseph. Mike and Sharon’s Son Ryan.

Pat Pierce- Wife Janice, Louisville Tennessee; their children, Jennifer Curry and spouse Coleman. Their children Juliet and Weston. Pat and Janice’s son Daniel and spouse Sara. Their children, Lily, Ezekiel, Malachi, and Mayme.

Kelley Pierce – Wife Camille, Winston Salem North Carolina; their children Claire Hoots and spouse Dave. Their children Arianna, Paxton, and Brielle. Their 2nd child, Kaitlyn Bernardi and spouse Andre. Their child Nicolo. Kelley and Camille’s 3rd child Corbin and significant other Olivia Kleven. Their 4th child, Kenzie Dittmar and spouse Ryan.

She was much loved by all her family and friends and will be missed.

The family welcomes friends for a Memorial Funeral Service on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 3pm, at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, with a Visting with the Family to follow from 4pm-5:30pm.