Minnie Elizabeth Wade Campbell

1914 - 2008

Minnie Elizabeth Wade Campbell, 94, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, after several years of declining health. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Minnie was a long-time member of Waverly Place Baptist Church where she enjoyed playing the piano and serving in the Children's Division for many years. She was born on April 1, 1914, to the late Edward and Nannie Dooley Wade and was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Les; sister, Audrey Wade Sears; brother, Herman Lee Wade; and a sister-in-law, Flossie Shepherd Wade. Surviving is a son, Leslie (Sonny) W. Campbell Jr., of Roanoke. Also surviving are many beloved nieces, nephews, family members and friends. She will be especially missed by her nephew and his wife, Jack and Betty Campbell; and her niece and her husband, Ahwanda (Wally) and Nick Jamison and their children, Jennifer Jamison Craver and John Jamison. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2008, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Dr. Wayne Sellers officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 13, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution, please consider the Waverly Place Baptist Church, 1407 Kenwood Blvd., S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.