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Vicki Campbell Obituary
February 6, 1949 - October 14, 2024
Goose Creek, South Carolina - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Vicki Garner Campbell, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Born on February 6, 1949 in Burlington, North Carolina, Vicki lived a life filled with love, embracing new experiences and cheering for all things Clemson University.
Vicki graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1967. On June 29, 1967 Vicki married Senator Paul Campbell, beginning a wonderful journey that led to three children, the late Christie Parks, formerly of Summerville, South Carolina, Jeremy (Shireen) Campbell, of Davidson, North Carolina, and Caroline Campbell Burgreen (Alan), of Daniel Island, South Carolina. While caring for two toddlers, Vicki earned an Associate Arts Degree from Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville, Alabama. Vicki adored her four grandchildren, Caitlyn (Charlie) Carson (Greenville, South Carolina), Lindsay (Matthew) Wilson (Inman, South Carolina), Jonathan Campbell (Mooresville, North Carolina), and Alistair Campbell (Davidson, North Carolina); and her great-granddaughter, Saylor Wilson (Inman, South Carolina), who adored their Nana. Together they cherished every moment spent with her loved ones, whether it was tailgating at Clemson football games, traveling to Vegas and beating the slots or sharing simple everyday joys. With a passion for painting, decorating, and selective retail therapy, Vicki loved discovering new restaurants or sharing a glass of bubbly with friends and family. When she entered a room, it lit up. She sparkled, and we smiled.
In addition to her husband, children and grandchildren, Vicki is survived by her brother, Karl Raymond Garner (Mindy), of Summerville and Patricia Garner Bennett, of Summerville, who will carry her memory in their hearts. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, William (Bill) Thomas Garner and Dora Greeson Garner; and by her brother, Wayne Thomas Garner.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 12 p.m., at Vicki and Senator Campbell's home church of Dorchester Presbyterian, 10290 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC 29458. The family will receive friends an hour before for a visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Vicki to any organization or charity of your choice.
Rest in peace, dear Vicki. Your legacy of love and zest for life will live on in all who are blessed to know you.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 W. 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. www.parksfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vicki Campbell
sherry shealy martschink
October 20, 2024
Paul and family, Our hearts are heavy with the news of Vicki's death. She was always so nice and so vibrant. May God's love surround you and provide peace to you during this time.
Jean sweat walker
October 17, 2024
So sorry to hear this I remember our tailgating days at Clemson when our children were at CU Jean Sweat Walker. My Husband Joel D Sweat was at Alcoa back then. We lost him to cancer in 2005
Gene Ashley
October 17, 2024
Paul, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Dickie
October 17, 2024
Paul : Sorry to hear of the passing of Vicki. Our prayers are with you and your family. We will always remember may of the great times we had for many years with Vicki and yourself when we all moved to Summerville together in 1979.
"Peace be with You", Bob and Lorraine Dickie
Jeff McGowin
October 17, 2024
Paul, Caroline, and Alan,
We are so sorry and shocked by the passing of Vicki. We will miss her dearly. You are so important to us.
Jeff and Diana McGowin
Chris Helms
October 17, 2024
Paul - My families thoughts and Prayers are with you now in this difficult time.
Vicki was a wonderful woman and will be missed by so many people. May God's peace be with you.
Susan Altman
October 16, 2024
Paul... Charlie and I are so sorry for your loss as she was lost be of the happiest ladies ever. We send our sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family.... Susan and Charlie
Bev & Bob Jordan
October 16, 2024
Bob and I send our deepest sympathies. When we remember Vicki, it is seeing her smile and hearing her laugh. We always know what a special couple, parents, and friends to so many. We ill keep you all in our prayers.
Renate Wyndham-Bodo
October 16, 2024
My sincere condolences Paul in the passing of your wife Vicki. May God give you and all your family comfort and peace during this time. Hugs!
Hunter Robinson Forstchen (Neil's daughter)
October 16, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear of Mrs Campbell's unexpected passing. She will be greatly missed by my family, as well as the whole Clemson community.
Ryan
October 16, 2024
So sorry for your loss of Vicki. My heartfelt condolences go out to your family during this difficult time. (Psalms 94:19)
Jeanne and Don Gerhardt
October 16, 2024
Paul, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We remember the two of you fondly as seat "neighbors" at the "old" CofC gym during those great basketball games there. May she rest in peace. Jeanne and Don Gerhardt
Shelia Williams
October 15, 2024
I was so sorry Monday to hear the news of Vicki's death. Certainly she will be greatly missed by your family and friends. Paul and Caroline, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Vicki was always kind and thoughtful to those around her.
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