Julia Campbell, 84, of McPherson, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 while in the company of family and friends at Cedars.
Julia Mae Campbell, the daughter of Ernest W. and Opal Marie (Mickey) Bowman, was born on May 11, 1939 in Junction City, Kansas. She was one of three children born to this union; Helen, Julia and Orville.
Julia attended school in White City, Junction City and Manhattan. There she met Verlin Campbell and they were married on March 14, 1959 in the First United Methodist Church of Manhattan, Kansas.
They made their home in Manhattan while Verlin completed school at Kansas State University. The young couple then moved to Texas with their first of two children, a son Laurie, followed later by a daughter Justina (Kay). After numerous moves across Texas, the family returned to McPherson so Verlin could help work the family farm with his father and uncle.
Julia was a homemaker and seamstress, raising Laurie and Kay, making many of their clothes and perfecting her cooking skills. Through the years Julia worked for a local tax firm, the courthouse, Alliance Life and finally before retiring from Bank of America. Over the years of her sewing, her passion became quilting. She looked forward to going on bus trips out of state with friends in search of new material for that next quilt. Julia’s second passion was her cats. First was Buttons, then later she brought Buffy into the home. She and Verlin were avid square dancers for several years, and she loved going camping or fishing.
Julia is survived by her husband, Verlin of the home; her son, Laurie Campbell of McPherson, Kansas; her daughter Justina (Kay) Campbell of Hoyt, Kansas; as well as nieces and nephews.
Julia was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Helen (Bowman) Knight and brother, Orville.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, August 14, 2023 at Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Chapel.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at First Christian Church, McPherson, Kansas with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, McPherson County Humane Society or McPherson Senior Center and can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid, McPherson, Kansas 67460.