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Rhiannon Southwick Campbell
1993-2008
Funeral Blues:
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum, Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
Let the aeroplanes circle moaning overhead, Scribbling on the sky the message She is Dead, Put Crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves, Let the traffic policeman wear black cotton gloves.
She was my North, my South, my East and West, My working week and my Sunday rest, My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song; I thought love would last forever: I was wrong.
The stars are not wanted now; put out every one, Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun, Pour away the ocean and sweep up the woods; For nothing now can ever come to any good.
- W.H. Auden
On Monday, September 1, 2008, Rhiannon Southwick Campbell's too brief life ended. She was born 15 years ago, in London, and has lived in Scottsville, Virginia, since 2004.
She is survived by her parents, Jim and Jennifer Campbell of Scottsville; her beloved brother, Niall, also of Scottsville; her grandparents, Pam Tompkins of Scottsville, Charles Tompkins of Washington, Virginia, and James M. Campbell II of Waterloo Ontario; her aunts and uncles, Stephanie and Scott Senn of Kinards, South Carolina, Anne and Udo Hortian of Waterloo Ontario, Helen and Kranti Toraskar of Honk Kong; her cousins, Madeline Senn of Kinards, Tara Parker of Waterloo, Adam Hortian of Waterloo, Nikhil Toraskar of Hong Kong, Meera Toraskar of Hong Kong, and Mr. and Mrs. Chetan Toraskar of Las Vegas, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Catherine Campbell.
Rhiannon enjoyed numerous hobbies and interests including riding her beloved horses, Belle and Snickers, where she participated in horse shows, earning various ribbons; she was an avid lover of animals and leaves behind a beloved dog named King; she consistently achieved high academics by being on the Honor Roll; she loved music and was a voracious reader; she had love of and gift for photography; and she was a staunch environmentalist.
Her funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Christ Church Episcopal in Glendower. Interment will follow immediately after at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home in Scottsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested for the Days End Farm Horse Rescue (www.defhr.org), Gallastar Equine Center, or the Piedmont Environmental Council (www.pecva.org).
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
Memories and Condolences
for Rhiannon Campbell
Sponsored by Jim & Jennifer Campbell.
N A
July 2, 2022
Happy Birthday, Rhiannon. Posted this on your birthday, but I guess never got approved. Miss you always.
The world could use your kindness today
and the days to follow.
It should take notes on your
compassion and wits.
Learn that your smile
could light up more than a room
but the depths of the most disheartened soul.
That your gift of understanding
was ever-flowing
and washed upon the most rocky shores — breaking it down to sand
and refreshed hope.
But most importantly,
that the way you love can still be felt
in every breath,
in every step,
in every moment we hold dear.
Rhiannon, you are an eternal flame,
our light that will never go out.
September 1, 2021
The clocks may have stopped
but the love has not.
I refuse to believe in a frozen time,
untouchable and packed away.
You are not defined by the moment you left
as that was never the case at all.
You are still here in
sunny days and rainbows,
in moments of reflection and
in wonder of who you would be today.
Days grow distant, but memories do not.
I still hold them close, as if I could offer them
to the world;
recite them detail by detail with
eyes closed and caught up where
we still exist together.
Mea papilio,
may your wings carry you
to countless spaces.
----------------------------
Love to you and yours, always.
June 22, 2021
To make up for being late in years past, I thought I would tell you Happy Birthday a few days early. Miss you always, sweet girl.
—————————————-
Stevie Nicks had no idea
she would be writing about you,
the eternal force that lingers when
we need it the most.
It’s more than a tune
that carries a catchy chorus.
It’s the momentary respite,
the ode to an adventurous spirit,
your reminder that
we still miss you and need to
hear your name.
I know you’re out there where
the hills are wide and
the sun always shines.
Where there’s hoof prints
chasing horizons.
I can feel you in the soft breezes,
in the rays that warm
a never-mended heart.
For now we carry a song,
your memory, this grief
in our love and hope it finds you
in the moments our worlds collide.
————————————————
“For you, Rhiannon, I would fight, I would fight the world.”
N A
September 21, 2020
It's a little late, but better late than never. Rest easy, sweet girl. Love to you and your family always!
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I still find myself
tracing the stars,
looking for your name
in hopes you orbit the spaces
I wish you still occupied.
I asked for a sign and
you gave me a swallowtail
in a subtle September breeze.
I hate that all I could offer
was a "thank you" and a
half-smile smeared with grief.
Twelve years can feel like yesterday
and yesterday still pulls and tugs;
here I am stretching myself
through the universe,
trying to bring you home:
a selfish act birthed from the
many nights of longing, the desire
to let you know I miss you more than
the stars could ever write.
How you can show support
N A
July 17, 2018
2018 and I still think about you and your family all the time. I still wonder who you'd be today and where you'd be exploring next. Back in 2009, I bought a butterfly necklace in honor of you. It has iridescent wings and a crystal abdomen. I still wear it from time to time, especially on those days I miss you the most. Miss you, beautiful girl. You will never be forgotten.
"I had a Red-spotted Purple
stop by this morning
and linger on the porch
long enough for me to believe
it was you.
I still have the necklace,
the butterfly with
iridescent wings
and a crystal abdomen.
I wear it from time to time,
fidget and rub my fingers
on the edges,
hoping it worked like
a magic lamp and you would appear again.
Now I find myself in the garden,
hands deep in the dirt
planting fennel and
lavender lupines
hoping you'll come back,
if only for a moment."
Codi Yvonne
June 20, 2017
Here it is years later rhiannon and i weren't the greatest of friends but she was a good person to be around from gym class to bus rides we always sat across from one another and would have small talk. She was a well rounded individual and to this day i still think of her and wonder, may her soul rest in peace and god be with her family forever because no matter how long its been its a forever journey of pain without her in others lives many people love her and will contiune to love her i pray for those who are still here and missing her terribly. May you R.I.P Rhiannon !
Nikki Cox
February 1, 2009
Ill always have Rhiannon in my heart.
I miss seeing her in school and her beautiful smile and just about everything about her.
Ellie Muraca
December 13, 2008
Rhianon, I really miss your funny laughf and every thing about you.
November 25, 2008
I can't count how many times i still think of Rhiannon everyday. She meant so much to me, and touched so many people. I know that she will never be forgotten. She will shine on through spirit forever.
Susan Boyd
November 7, 2008
Jennifer, Jim and Niall: We have been praying for you and our hearts go out to you during this time. You will always love her and miss her, and one day you will realize you can remember her and smille, without so much grief. We continue to hold you up in prayer.
Susan, Chuck, Charles Thomas and Katherine Boyd
October 3, 2008
rhiannon was a great person, friend, photographer, and horseback rider. we werent the best of friends, but i miss her terribly. my prayers are with everyone that had the great opprotunity of coming in contact with her.
Mary
October 3, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be close to you & give you comfort in your journey ahead. My prayers are with you. Isaiah 57:1
Rose Powell
October 3, 2008
Jennifer, Jim, and Niall:
I just heard and I can't imagine your pain --- There are no words.
Our thoughts are with you, Rose, Carl, Adam & Kacey Powell
October 1, 2008
I didn't know her, but one of my newly best friends and teamate was friends with her. I am so sorry for your loss and I know the feeling. I hate to see my friend greiving. My love is with you and her. She can see how many people love her and cared for her even though she isn't here.
Ashley Clark
September 29, 2008
So it's been a month now, I'm a little late on signing this.
Rhiannon was a very close friend of mine. I've known her since 7th grade. Rhiannon could always make anyone smile or laugh no matter how bad their day was going. She had a wonderful gift of love for all. I can't imagine the pain and loss that you are feeling right now and I am just so very sorry. You are in my prayers and my thoughts, always.
Ken, Lori, Scot, Heather and Ross McInnis
September 23, 2008
Jennifer, Jim and Niall, we are so very sorry for your loss. Rhiannon was a wonderful young lady, and I know she will be greatly missed. Please don't hesitate to ask if you think of anything at all that we can do to help you wade through this. I know that Rhiannon is watching you from our Father's house, loving you and wanting you to celebrate her life and hating your pain. You are awesome parents who helped her to blossom and filled her life with love and opportunities and blessed her with faith. Niall, you are an awesome brother whom Rhiannon was always so proud. God Bless you all, you are in our prayers.
Alicia Lilly
September 17, 2008
jennifer and family,
I and so very sorry to hear about your lost. My prayers are always with you
Amber Archer
September 16, 2008
Riannon was such a sweet bright person. The school hallways seem not as bright with her not walking in them. She was soo smart. I miss not seeing her at school, and on the bus. I just lost my Granny, and it is sooo hard to deal with both of these losses at the same time. I miss you both soo much. RIP Rhiannon and my Granny.
Tony, Tina, Adam, Matthew, & Hannah Breeden
September 15, 2008
We knew Rhiannon from soccer, she was a beautiful girl, and will be missed. Just know that we are praying for you during this difficult time.
ella
September 15, 2008
rhiannon was really an amazing person. she definitely made french class much more interesting (which, believe me, was not a small undertaking) and we'll always miss her at mhs. to jim, jennifer and niall, i don't know you, but please know that we're all here to help in any way possible.<3
Stephanie Senn
September 15, 2008
Rhiannon, you are our light. We love you and we will miss you for the rest of our lives.
Love your aunt Stephanie, uncle Scott and cousin Madeline
September 11, 2008
Another light goes out, and leaves our world a little darker, but Heaven a little brighter.
The Campbell family (Drew, Tanya, Rhiannon, Ethan and Dylan), Reading, England.
Adrienne Brown
September 11, 2008
Rhiannon you are very missed you were my buddy on all the fox hunts
Michelle Hurst
September 9, 2008
Most of us never know how positively or how powerfully our lives impact others; you certainly touched mine, Rhiannon, when you joined my language arts class in the 6th grade. I hope your loved ones will find some small measure of comfort in the knowledge of just how many people love you...
untitled girl
September 8, 2008
i didn't know her. i didn't know her dreams her hobby her likes or dislikes. but i know how if feels to loose someone you love deeply.
even though i didn't know her, i cant stop thinking about your terrible loss. i am really sorry for you no one should have to go through that kind of pain.
just know she is always with you.
Gay Moravec
September 8, 2008
Jim,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family.
Hillary Horn
September 7, 2008
Abby and I have no words... we send you our prayers...Rhiannon was a beautiful soul.
Hillary and Abby Horn, The Horn Family
Jenny Flores
September 7, 2008
Rhiannon your a wonderful person, with many people that care about you. You will always be loved and you
will always be missed! your in our prayers girl.
Lauren Muraca
September 6, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. My whole family has you in their thoughts. We do not know you but we know of your family through Frank.
Jennie Critzer
September 6, 2008
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rhiannon was a beautiful young lady, inside and out. She is deeply missed, but the impression she made will last a lifetime and insipire those of us who knew her.
Julie Stavitski
September 6, 2008
Rhiannon was one of my students during my student teaching at Walton. She was a vibrant, intelligent young woman who would talk to me about riding before class or bring up envronmental issues during our civics discussions. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
The Ballard Family
September 5, 2008
Our hearts are breaking for your loss and pain. Rhiannon touched the lives of so many and brought joy into their lives. We are blessed to have known her for such a short time. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Jack & Teresa Boone
September 5, 2008
My children have been good friends with Rhiannan and Niall since we moved to Scottsville. We have spent many days at the Soks games and enjoyed being around the children in our community. Our prayers are with your family. God bless you. From Jack, Teresa, Genny, Harold, Kyle, Kayla, Hershey, Roxann, Erico and Jesse.
September 5, 2008
From all of Rhiannon's friends to all of her family, our hearts go out to all of you at this this time and in the days ahead. May you rest in peace Rhiannon.
September 5, 2008
I did not know Rhiannon and I do not know your family, but I am a neighbor that would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you. There is nothing that can be said that will ease your pain. Find strength in your faith and know that so many people are praying for your family.
"Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened".
SANDY AND FRANK M. SENN
September 5, 2008
JIM AND JENNIFER YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS . LOVE
Lyndele von Schill
September 5, 2008
I knew Rhiannon through my daughter and niece (they rode with her). She was a beautiful girl with a gorgeous smile and wonderful "presence" - it was always a pleasure to see her. Rhiannon stood out and it grieves me to know that she is no longer with us.
My heart goes out to you.
Arnold Sowa
September 5, 2008
Jim - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
September 5, 2008
To the campbell Family,
My family is sad for you. We are truly sorry for your loss as we hear your daughter was a beautiful young lady. My daughter will miss her at MHS as well all of her firends. May God Bless, keep and strengthen your family. Remember her often and smile, and it is okay to shed a tear or even to cry. She was yours and your have the right to miss the ones you love.
Blessings Always,
Alonzo, Candace & Dawn Johnson & family, Esmont
Kevin Goldstein
September 5, 2008
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with yours at this time of loss, and we hope you accept our deepest condolences.
The Goldstein family
Korinne DeSio
September 5, 2008
The world has lost someone special, and the Campbell family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickie, Rachel & Erin Hensley
September 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rhiannon was a beautiful, sweet girl and we feel privileged to have been a part of her life. God bless.
Tillman Elliotts
September 5, 2008
Im so sorry for you loss.. I didnt know your daughter but my daughter went to the same school as she did.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She is a sweet angel now and watching over you all. May god bless you all.
The Tillmans and Elliotts
Jeannine Reynolds
September 5, 2008
To the Campbell Family - I am so sorry for your loss... My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Schuyler
September 5, 2008
Rhiannon was a beautiful grl && I am sorry to have went to monticello && not know her! My thoughts are with you in your time of need.
Randy and Mary Golladay
September 4, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
September 4, 2008
I knew Rhiannon and ate lunch with her my entire 10th grade year at Monticello. She is greatly missed, and greatly loved. And my thoughts and prayers are going out to her family.
Alex Gibson
September 4, 2008
I have known Rhiannon for only two years, but she quickly turned into the best friend a person could ask for. She could brighten the darkest room, and uplift the deepest depression. My deepest and most sincere prayers go out to her family and her friends.
Wanda, Kristen, Shawn, Austin Mays
September 4, 2008
There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. My kids and I knew Rhiannon from the pool and she was always so sweet. God Bless you all.
Truman Stephen
September 4, 2008
I never knew Rhiannon, but her story has touched us all and i know everyone feels the same. I believe she is surely in heaven, and is at peace. All my condolences.
Ian and Charlotte Tarrant
September 4, 2008
To Jim, Jennifer and Niall
Our hearts go out to you at this time of grief, we are still so shocked at the loss of Rhiannon that words cannot do justice.
You are all in our thoughts, and we will reach out to you again very soon.
All our love,
The Tarrant Family
September 4, 2008
Me and Rhiannon weren't the best friends ever, but me and her were friends. She was a great person and will always be loved and missed. You'll never be forgotten, Rhiannon.
We all love you!
September 4, 2008
I went to school at Monticello with Rhiannon and though I never spoke to her I saw her from afar and she always stood out to me. I envied the natural beauty that seemed to always exude from her and the happiness that she always showed. I'm truly sorry that I never got to know her more.
Matthew Overcash
September 4, 2008
i was a friend of hers my whole 8th grade year and have beem since im in 11th now and i am so sorry for your loss you are in my prayers
Sandy Kendall
September 4, 2008
Your tremendous loss is felt by all who knew Rhiannon.
Lauren Pitek
September 4, 2008
Rhiannon we all miss you, and wish you will still here. It will never be the same without you.
R.I.P.
Kimberly Brown
September 4, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Your thoughts are with us.
Kay Payne
September 4, 2008
When we lose someone we love it seems that time stands still. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Leslie and Aaron Good
September 4, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this tremendously difficult time.
Janet Moulton
September 4, 2008
Dear Campbell Family,
My daughter Ashley was a friend of Rhiannon and I met Rhiannon a few times myself. I always found her to be a mature, sweet young lady and I was thrilled that she was Ashley's friend. Please know that even though we have never met, you are in my prayers.
Brian Darnell
September 4, 2008
Well I knew who you were but not as a friend and now that i here how amazing person you are i am truly sorry i didnt get to no you
Donna DeMatteo
September 4, 2008
Prayers and deepest sympathies are sent to the Campbell family. I am so sorry for your loss.
September 4, 2008
Dear Family,
I pray God will strengthen and keep you through this rough time-I never knew Rhiannon but I truly believe she's an angel that was called home.
Eric Stowell
September 4, 2008
We love you Rhiannon
R.I.P.
gina preston
September 4, 2008
i am so sorry......
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