Martha Mary Campbell

Martha Mary Campbell obituary

Martha Mary Campbell

Martha Campbell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelsons Cremation & Funeral Services - Gaylord on Aug. 26, 2025.

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On August 22, 2025, Martha Mary Campbell of Gaylord, MI, sadly passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the ones she loved.

Martha was born in Detroit, MI., on June 5, 1946, to Frederick and Jenny Britt. She went on to become a high school graduate and worked as a sporting goods manager at K-Mart, retiring later. In Martha's spare time, she enjoyed planting flowers and tending to her flower beds.

Martha is survived by her children, Kevin (the late Chris) Kelly and Kemo Kelly. She is also survived by her grandchildren Justin Kelly and Samuel Dugan Kelly, her siblings Bonnie Bunker, Sherre Piehl, and Cindy Ledwick, along with many of her nieces and nephews. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Jenny Britt, along with her brother Frederick.

A Celebration of Life for Martha will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 116 Grandview Blvd, Gaylord, MI 49735.

Please share your stories and memories of Martha in the "Share a Memory" section. Arrangements entrusted to Nelsons Funeral Home, Gaylord, Michigan, www.CarebyNelsons.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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