Roena K. Campbell, age 88, of Russellville, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at St. Joseph's 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 eleven children. For a few years she owned and operated Glover's Tobacco Store in Russellville.
She was a member of the Russellville United Methodist Church.
Roena's greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include nine children, Judy Cliburn of Centertown; Jane Zellner and husband Greg of St. Augustine, Florida; Joy Holliday and husband Paige of Jefferson City; June Bellora and husband Terry of Palm Coast, Florida; Janalee Wood and husband David of Russellville; Jean Klindt and husband Dan of Jefferson City; Jim Campbell and wife Barb of Russellville; Jeff Campbell of Russellville and Julie Smith and husband Frank of Russellville; daughter-in-law, Mary Lyn Campbell of Jefferson City; twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-one 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, a son-in-law, Alan Cliburn, four brothers, Ardley, Clark, Lyman and Aubrey Blochberger and one sister, Thelma Harris.
Funeral 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 WWII Honor Flight Program.
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