Obituaries

Roena Campbell

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Roena K. Campbell, age 88, of Russellville, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at St. Josephís Home in Jefferson City. She was born July 8, 1922, in Lohman, a daughter of Andrew A. and Mary E. Berry Blochberger. On December 6, 1941, in Sedalia, Roena was united in marriage to Kenneth Campbell, who preceded her in death December 29, 1974. She was a graduate of Russellville High School. Roena was a homemaker for most of her life, staying busy raising her 11 children. For a few years she owned and operated Gloverís Tobacco Store in Russellville. She was a member of the Russellville United Methodist Church. Roenaís greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include nine children: Judy Cliburn of Centertown, Jane (Greg) Zellner of St. Augustine, Fla., Joy (Paige) Holliday of Jefferson City, June (Terry) Bellora of Palm Coast, Fla., Janalee (David) Wood of Russellville, Jean (Dan) Klindt of Jefferson City, Jim (Barb) Campbell of Russellville, Jeff Campbell of Russellville, and Julie (Frank) Smith of Russellville; daughter-in-law, Mary Lyn Campbell of Jefferson City; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; also nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, John Campbell and Jerry Campbell; son-in-law, Alan Cliburn; four brothers, Ardley, Clark, Lyman and Aubrey Blochberger; and one sister, Thelma Harris. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20, at the Russellville United Methodist Church, with Chaplain Jim Mueller officiating. Interment will be in the Enloe Cemetery, west of Russellville. The family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, November 19, at the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Russellville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Russellville United Methodist Church or the World War II Honor Flight Program. www.scrivner-morrow.com

Published November 19, 2010