Caro Alieah Campbell, of North Platte, Nebraska, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 21st at the age of 85, surrounded by her family.
She was born to Curtis and Lillie Overton on March 8, 1937, in Lexington, Nebraska. She was raised in Lexington, Callaway and Arnold Nebraska before graduating from Arnold High School in 1954. After graduation, she moved to North Platte, Nebraska and worked at Woolworth’s and the Boy Scout of America office. She married the love of her life, Dennis Campbell, on July 3, 1960, at the Arnold, Nebraska Baptist Church. They welcomed three children, Shelly, Christel and Curtis in the years that followed, living in Glenwood, Iowa, North Platte, Nebraska and Cozad, Nebraska. Caro and Denny eventually returned to North Platte where they lived for the next 10 years. Caro was active at North Platte Berean Church teaching Sunday school, helping with Awana and participating in bible studies. She was also very active in the North Platte Christian Women’s Club. Later Caro and Denny moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where they were members of Lincoln Berean Church. Caro enjoyed selling Avon and participating in the Lincoln chapter of Christian Women’s Club. Caro and Denny were in a bowling league together and had many friends with whom they enjoyed playing cards and games. Caro had a generous spirit and never missed an opportunity to welcome people into her home for as long as they needed to stay. In their retirement, Caro and Denny spent several years with RVICS (Roaming Volunteers in Christ Service). They traveled across the country together using their talents to serve others while making many long-time friendships.
Caro leaves behind her loving family, including daughters Shelly (Marty) Cecil of Kremmling, CO, and Christel (Tedd) Burgason of Lincoln, NE and son Curtis Campbell of Lincoln, Ne; grandchildren, Holly Cecil, Brook (Rory) Menhennett, Emma (Bradley) Shaner, Abby (Kramer) Erb, Molly Campbell, and Matthew Campbell; brother Eddie (Marcia) Overton of McCook, NE, sisters Cherie (Jerry) Armagost of Cozad, NE, and Sharyn (Geoffrey) Mischke of Cheyenne, WY, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Dennis Campbell.
Memorials may be given in Caro’s name to Maranatha Camp and Retreat Center https://maranathacamp.org/ Online condolences can be shared at www.adamsswanson.com
A celebration of life memorial service will be on April 9, 11:00am at the North Platte Berean Church, 202 W. 8th Street.