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BABY RUTH CAMPBELL Obituary
Baby Ruth was a people's person. She loved her children and her children loved her. She loved citing poems. But nothing compared to the love she had for her Creator. Baby Ruth was a dedicated Jehovah's Witness until her passing. She was a member of the Ginter Park Congregation.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Christopher Campbell and Irvin Wilkins Sr.; three sons, Forrest, Kirby, and Irvin Wilkins, Jr.
Baby Ruth union with Irvin produced nine sons, Larry (Roberta) of McKenney, Terry (Mary) and Robert (Ethel) of Lawrenceville, Va.; Donald (Zelma) of Enon, Va.; Timmy (Carlotta) of Newport News, Va., and her baby boy, Ronnie (Michelle); three daughters, Brenda (Earnest) of Richmond, Va., Cherry (John) and her pissy wissy, Jacqueline "Penny" (Rodney) Parham of Petersburg, Va.; a brother, Robert (Jean) Talley of Petersburg, Va.; two sisters-in-laws, Katherine and Mable Talley. A numerous amount of nieces and nephews; five devoted, Brenda, Shirley, Joanne, Debbie and Allen "Bo" Talley; over 50 grandchildren, four in whom she supported with rearing, Alison Legal, Jacqueline Kersey, Charita and Darius Tucker; one granddaughter, who thought her grandma was the best thing since sliced bread, Sharman Robinson; 35 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
On behalf of the family we would like to thank each and every one of you, for your acts of kindness, phone calls, visits and words of comfort and most of all your prayers.
A service of remembrance for Baby Ruth Campbell will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 2801 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Richmond, Va., with Bro. Lester Mitchell, officiating.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda (Ernest) 1809 Parlow Dr., Richmond, Va., at 10 a.m. on the day of the service.
Professional funeral services entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Ave., Petersburg , VA 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., funeral director, (804) 732-5959 and (804) 834-3330. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for BABY RUTH CAMPBELL
March 22, 2017
To all of my loving cousins, your loss is my loss. Aunt Ruth was so sweet and my daddy, John loved her so much. He would always try to see her when ever he came to Petersburg. She could call John Thomas Talley name with such a beautiful smile. Love You! Sheila and Family
Shelita Shepard-Powell
March 21, 2017
Our love and condolences go out to the Wilkins family. Your mom will be missed. Paradise is not far off. May Jehovah's blessing be with your family during this time.
Shirley Manson
March 20, 2017
so sorry for the loss of your mother i knew her from west petersburg when i was a young girl she was a sweet woman praying for your family.
Bessie Wilkins
March 20, 2017
Baby Ruth will be truly be miss. Always cherish the memories and she will forever be in your heart. I will always remember the stories of how her car was loaded with everything and children. My deepest sympathy and love to the family.
Zelda Green/Harris
March 20, 2017
The Kingdom has gain a precious soul. You will truly remain in the memories.
Steve & Laura Hilton
March 20, 2017
My family and I would like to express our deepest condolences. Sister Campbell always made us laugh no matter how bad she was feeling. We pray that Jehovah comforts you.
March 20, 2017
My dear mother i will always love her.
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