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Virginia Campbell Obituary

Virginia Allen Loy Campbell, 77, of Blacksburg, Va., died on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Montgomery Regional Hospital following a two-month illness. She was born on October 23, 1932, in Tarboro, N.C., the daughter of William Webb Loy and Virginia Gray Thigpen Loy.
She grew up in Eustis, Fla., and was a 1950 graduate of Eustis High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Hugh Gregory Campbell, at the age of 18, and upon his graduation from Florida State University, moved to Blacksburg in 1955.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was a lifelong Episcopalian. An avid bridge player, she earned the rank of Life Master from the American Contract Bridge League in October 2009. Her competitive spirit extended beyond bridge to include a wide range of sports, both as a participant and spectator. She served at historic Smithfield Plantation for many years as a docent and for two years as the Director.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Hugh Gregory Campbell; three children, Hugh Gregory Campbell Jr. and wife, Anne Judkins Campbell, of Blacksburg, Virginia Loy Campbell Bollinger and husband, Mark Jeffrey Bollinger, of Montrose, Colo., and Allen Webb Campbell and wife, Deborah Byrd Campbell, of Blacksburg; four grandchildren, James Gregory Bollinger, Laura Bollinger Zimmerman and husband, Andrew Todd Zimmerman, Wesley Judkins Campbell, and Loy Anne Campbell; one sister, Snow Loy Roberts and husband, Bennett Watson Cowper Roberts, of Durham, N.C.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Lynn Campbell Nix and husband, Clemer Dolan Nix Jr., of Prospect, Ky.; nephews, Bennett Watson Cowper Roberts Jr. and wife, Angela Roberts, Webb Loy Roberts and wife, Jennifer Roberts, Wendell Scott Nix and wife, Catherine Nix, Marcus Dolan Nix, and Jonathan Douglas Nix; niece, Snow Loy Roberts; and great-nieces and nephews, Madison Roberts, Nicholas Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts, Chloe Roberts, Penelope Roberts, Laura Nix, Alexander Nix, and Christopher Nix.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010, at Christ Episcopal Church in Blacksburg with the Rev. Scott A. West and the Rev. Claud W. McCauley officiating. A private burial will occur in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at McCoy Funeral Home on Thursday, January 7, 2010, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Valley Interfaith Child Care Center, Inc., P.O. Box 926, Blacksburg, Va. 24063; www. valleyinterfaithchildcarecenter.org.
Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, SW, Blacksburg, Va., 540-552-3211.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2010.

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January 10, 2010

Greg, Anne, and Children:

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories of her wonderful life comfort you during this time.

Our Sincere Condolences,
Paul, Barbara and Chris Mitchell

Hunt Oliver

January 9, 2010

Hugh and family,

While still in shock from this news, my thoughts are only selfish with the realization I will never again enjoy Allen's warm hospitality and conversation. It is a comfort to know she was so well loved and cherished by family and friends.

With love for you all,

Scot Oliver

January 9, 2010

Hugh, Greg, Ginger and Allen Webb--
You know Allen was first my other mother, then a friend, and I have so many great memories of her. I'm glad I got to visit last summer--she was unchanged. My best wishes to you all.

Jim Richardson

January 8, 2010

Allen and Family,

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Betty & Henry Wise

January 6, 2010

January 06,2010

Hugh and family,

Allen was a Life Master in many ways. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betty and Henry, Roanoke, Virginia

Paul Barker

January 6, 2010

Allen and family,

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless,

Dennis Catley

January 6, 2010

Allen & family

The Catleys were saddened to hear of your loss, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Pickands

January 6, 2010

Hugh and Family, I have many wonderful memories of Allen from my days in Blacksburg. I will never forget her gentle and kind spirit. My fondest wishes to all of you. Nancy Pickands

Barry Key

January 6, 2010

Allen:
My deepest sympathies on your loss - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Judy Cole

January 6, 2010

Greg & family

My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy

Kelly M. Sisson

January 6, 2010

Greg and Ann -

Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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