Phyllis Margaret Campbell

Phyllis Margaret Campbell was born in Buncombe, Illinois on a hot day in July, the 7th of 1949. She was born to Claude and Fay (Craig) Peterson. She passed from this life on April 8, 2023 with her loving family by her side in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

While growing up in Buncombe she attended and graduated from Marion High School. She enjoyed running track in high school and was good at it, she ran with boys track team, seeing how there wasn’t a girls team. Later in life she attended some college and even took courses with her son, Chad.

Phyllis met and married the love of her life, Dennis Campbell, on November 30, 1968, he was from Galatia, Illinois. Dennis joined the military and he and Phyllis traveled the world, stationed at different bases. Along the way they were blessed with two children, Chad and Angie. They all enjoyed getting to see the world while the children were considered “military brats.” They were stationed in Azores and Germany, along with several state side bases. On several different bases Phyllis worked as a payroll bookkeeper and of course was always first, a homemaker.

She had some great pastimes which included bowling, gardening, crocheting and crafts. Her all- time favorite was watching the Oklahoma Thunder basketball games. The entire family went on a family cruise and Phyllis was up for this. Besides seeing beautiful sites, she got to spend quality time with her family.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Val Gene Peterson; and husband, Dennis.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Chad Campbell and his sister, Angie Espinosa and her husband Johnny; sister, Delores Tuggle,; brothers, Bob and Jerry Peterson; grandchildren, Austin and girlfriend Giselle, Kaylee and husband Ryan Busenius, Gabriel, and Ariana, and great-granddaughter, Addison; Dennis’s brother, Bill Campbell and his daughter, Gayla Titsworth and husband Joe, Bill’s son, Jerod Campbell and wife Jennifer who have all been instrumental in the family’s lives, along with a host of family and friends.

A celebration of life for Phyllis will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 7375 - Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, 8805 NE 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73141.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eisenhourfuneralhome.com for the Campbell family.