Born in Beardstown,Texas, Eunice was the second child of Eddie Lee and Eda Robinson Campbell (both deceased). She was pre-deceased by her sisters, Inez Faddis and Blanche Murray, and her brother Arlin Campbell, as well as her son, Jim Maxwell. Survivors include daughter Darline Falke (husband Robert), son Bob Maxwell (wife Mary), grandchildren Scott Falke (wife Cathy), Robin Carson (husband Glen), Damon Maxwell (wife Rachel), Aaron Maxwell, Kevin Maxwell (wife Mandy), Lauren Hanks (husband Jeff), step grandchildren Kate Friederichs (husband Andy), Dustin McCallister, 19 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Above all things Eunice loved her family. Her relationship with her sisters and brother was something we all try to achieve but more often than not, we fail - their relationship did not. She was a loving mother to her three children, “Nonnie” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and “Aunt Bill” to her nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all.
During the Great Depression her family went through some very hard times but the family dynamics helped them through that period. She didn’t like to talk about those days but she realized she was stronger for making it through. She was a wife and homemaker when her children were small, but began volunteering at Sam Houston Hospital when the children left home. After several years as a volunteer, she began working as a ward clerk for Sam Houston Hospital and retired from there at age 65. Her retirement years were filled with grandchildren, cooking and reading. She was able to live independently until her fall and subsequent broken arm in December 2018. After suffering a stroke on February 11, she passed peacefully into God’s arms on February 15, with Darline, Bob and Mary beside her.
Eunice was a member of Tallowood Baptist Church and the Praisers Class in Houston. She will be interred at a private family burial at Forest Park Lawndale on Tuesday, February 19, with a Celebration of her life at a later date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gracewood, 1617 Elmview Drive, Houston, TX 77080.
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