Dot Camp

Dot Camp CONCORD - Dot Camp's life of faith in action ended on September 8, 2014. Her example of service to community and friendship to others will continue to influence those who knew her. A native of the Ellerbe, NC area, Dot moved to Charlotte and built a career as a legal secretary where she met Lewis Camp Jr., who would become her husband of over 50 years. As they raised a family, Dot was active with Girl Scouts, at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, and in the public school system. Dot's skill in cooking provided a focus for the Sunday lunches she hosted at "Camptown" for family and guests. An early advocate of integration, Dot invested time at public schools and effort in networking with local officials. For seven years she volunteered almost daily at Kennedy Junior High School. At Steele Creek Presbyterian, she created a Fun Bunch Lunch senior ministry, served as a deacon, and established and maintained a partnership with a sister church in Ashe County, NC. The ministry that Dot and Lewis found most compelling was a response to hunger. As chair of the Presbytery of Charlotte Hunger Action Committee, Dot spoke extensively in support of the "10 cents a meal" program, which raised millions to mitigate hunger. Dot and Lewis together worked tirelessly with several local hunger charities, including Loaves & Fishes and the Society of Saint Andrew Gleaning Network. Recognitions of their efforts included a Governor's Award, the Virginia Sampson Award, and the naming of a Loaves & Fishes truck in their honor. A warehouse at Friendship Trays was named for Dot and Lewis as a tribute to the large amounts of food they hauled for the hungry, along with other volunteers of the "Steele Creek Fleet". Dot and Lewis enjoyed extensive travels together, including many trips to New York City, London, continental Europe and as far afield as Australia. They delighted in their grandchildren, sharing afternoons, overnight trips and annual beach vacations. Dot travelled less often after Lewis' passing, but continued to enjoy outings and visits with granddaughters. She is survived by son Lewis Camp, III, and wife Crystal; daughter Ruth Hoffman and husband Jeff; daughter Lorraine Camp and husband Mike Ferguson; and daughter Jean Camp. Other survivors include grand-daughters Julia Hoffman, Amelia McDermott and Adonica Camp. She was preceded in death by husband Lewis F. Camp Jr. and granddaughter Elizabeth "Liz" Hoffman. Funeral services will be held at Plaza Presbyterian Church at 2304 The Plaza in Charlotte on Thursday, September 11, at 2pm. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Loaves & Fishes, Friendship Trays, Society of St. Andrews, or your local food bank. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.