Sarah Martin Campbell, 72, of 611 West Ivey Street, Lillington, formerly of Raeford, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2013.
She was born in Robeson County on May 21, 1940 to the late John Elza Martin and Destia Phillips Martin. She resided in Hoke County for the majority of her life where she attended Hoke High School and worked at local factories including Burlington Mills and Chesebrough-Ponds.
She was a devoted wife and loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She had faith in Jesus Christ and believed with all her heart in God's grace and love. Those who knew her were touched by her sweet nature and kind spirit. She will be sorely missed, but those who love her take great comfort in knowing that she is now at peace.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bobby Campbell of Lillington; her daughter Sharon Arnold and her husband Jesse F. Arnold, Jr. of Lillington; her daughter Gloria Baxley and her husband Roscoe Baxley, Jr. of Raeford; and her son Glen Campbell and his partner Jonathan Barker of Myrtle Beach. Surviving grandchildren are Jennifer Minnick of Florence, South Carolina, Paul Minnick, Jr. and Renee Minnick of Fayetteville, Stephen Arnold and his wife Abbie Arnold, and Bradley Arnold and his partner Courtney Hayter of Lillington, and Crystal Campbell and Kristopher Campbell of Fayetteville. Surviving great-grandchildren are Promise Minnick and Starr Minnick of Florence, Kristian Minnick, Brandon Minnick, and Tonkyawa Barbour of Fayetteville, and Madyson Arnold and Lane Arnold of Lillington. Surviving sisters are Eunice Herring of Raeford and Betty Shaw of Fayetteville. Sarah is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, three sisters, and by her son, Ken Campbell.
A private graveside ceremony will be held in Raeford Cemetery. Care of the family is entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home of Raeford.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.