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Gertrude Camps Obituary
Gertrude (Gert) was born to Willie and Lessie Crump Wellington on November 18, 1937, in Lexington NC. She graduated from Price High School. She also attended Rowan Tech. She retired from Salisbury VA Medical Center working in the Nursing Services after 29 years. While employed at the VA Medical Center she received the Secretary's Award for Excellence in Nursing. She Also worked part time at the Brian Center of Salisbury.
Gert was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Missionary Circle #135. She was also a member of the Senior choir and Darcus Sunday School Class.
Gertrude was a caring, funny, and loveable person. She loved taking care of her yard and flowers. She enjoyed puzzles and crossword puzzles, and crocheting. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. She loved The Lord, her family and friends.
Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Lessie Crump Wellington, Spouse William A. Camps Sr. and son Reginald Camps Sr, Siblings Nadine Wellington, and Bertie Mae (Ernest) Hoyle. She was also preceded in death by her grandchildren Michael Shawn, and Keri Camps.
Gertrude leaves to cherish her memories her sons, Henry (Joann) E. Bridges Jr of Salisbury, William (Angela) A. Camps Jr of Cleveland, NC and Michael Brian Camps of Lincolnton, NC. Sisters Mary Patterson of Salisbury, NC, Lavern Webb of Salisbury, NC. Brother Willie Wellington Jr. She has 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Life Celebration Service will be held on, Friday, October 3, 2025 at First Calvary Baptist Church, 400 S. Long St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Rev. Dr. David C. Camps, Pastor. Rev. Dr. Leamon Brown, Eulogist. Visitation: 12:00 p.m. Funeral: 12:30 p.m. promptly.
Entombment will follow at Rowan Memorial Park, 4125 Franklin Comm Center Road, Salisbury, NC 28144.
Hairston Funeral Home, Inc., is serving the family with sincere care and compassion. Online condolences may be sent to; hairstonfh.com.
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Ruth Roberts
October 29, 2025
Mrs. Camps was one of the sweetest people you could have ever met. I met her when I was 15 years old when I was dating her oldest son Reginald. She and her husband knew my parents, and she treated me as a daughter. Not only was she kind, she was a hardworking, dedicated wife and mother. She loved her 4 boys, and raised them well. Not only did she have a quiet spirit, but you knew she meant business when she needed to. However, she was a beautiful woman through and through. I will always be grateful that she allowed me to be an integral part of their family. Henry, Binky, and Brian, you had a jewel. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. And to the Wellington family, may God bless you with the strength to carry the torch to shine a light in dark places. Forever, my second family: in Loving memory of Mrs. Gertrude Wellington Camps.
Harold H Newman III
October 3, 2025
I didn't know this lady personally, but whenever I walked in the neighborhood and she on her porch I always waved to her and she would wave back.
She kept a beautiful yard.
May she rest in peace.
Hank Newman
Roger and Trudy Jackson
October 3, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JC PRICE NATIONAL ALUMNI
October 3, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Becky Lippard, a neighbor
October 2, 2025
May I express my condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Camps upon her passing. I did not know Mrs. Camps personally but I knew her to be kind, quiet and giving. She loved to keep her yard and flowers looking so neat and well kept. Bless her and bless her family, whom she loved dearly.
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