Ruth Mildred “Millie” Campbell

Ruth Mildred Campbell, 92 of Ft. Myers Beach, Florida and formerly of Tipton County died Thursday, January 24, 2013 in Florida. She was born on February 7, 1920 to Earl M. and Mabel (Dawson) Foster. She married Charles R. Campbell on December 30, 1945, and he preceded her in death on March 12, 1993.

Mildred was a bookkeeper and secretary. She was the best mother and grandmother on earth. After graduation from Sharpsville H.S. she moved to Kokomo where she attended Kokomo Business College. She worked for several insurance companies before her marriage at which time she worked with her husband, had her family and continued to work side by side with her husband, son and daughter at Campbell Seed. She was a member of the Normanda Christian Church, Eastern Star Sharpsville and the Rural Homemakers.

Survivors include her three children, Dr. Julie Campbell, (Wayne Johanning, deceased, Jeff Morse) of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Susie Hettmansperger (Robert) of Wabash, and Charles "Scott" (Joan) Campbell of Noblesville. Five grandchildren, Lori Hittle (Jeremy), Dr. Charee Condict (Dr. Kevin), Christy Conaway (Aaron), Carrie Capshaw (Lucky), Charles Ryan Campbell (Andrea); and 10 great grandchildren, Maverick, Oliver, Raleigh Conaway; Lakin Hittle; Dallas & Parker Capshaw and Calvin, Francie and Campbell “Cami” Condict; and Charlie Campbell and baby boy Campbell coming in May. Also surviving is niece Marcia Rood (Lester), nephews Randy Foster (Dotty), Brent Foster (Ruth) and Bill MacNeil (Barb).

She was preceded in death by a brother and sister, Gerald Foster and Bernice Foster Reese. One niece, Jane MacNeil West (Ralph) proceeded her in death.

Mildred lived on the family farm and wintered in Ft. Myers Beach until 2011 when she became a full time Florida resident with daughter Julie. She loved Florida and her home there. Her other children, grandchildren and great grandchildren visited often. She was always thankful for her the many blessing that God had given her and her family.

The family will receive friends Friday, February 1, from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home where a memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Harlow and Steve Brown officiating.