- Date Of Birth: November 29, 1929
- Date Of Death: September 23, 2021
- State: Pennsylvania
A. Irene Campbell, 91, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully Thursday September 23, 2021 at the Williamsport Home.
Born on November 29, 1929 in Jersey Shore she was the daughter of the late Tyson and Bessie (Wright) Whipple.
Irene was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was an avid collector of bells and lighthouses. Irene enjoyed crocheting and throughout the years made countless hats and scarves for children. She had a sweet soul and caring nature, always being there for her family and supporting them in everything they did. Above all else, she loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Surviving are seven children, Richard J. Campbell Jr. of Williamsport, Audrey I. Whitford (Dave) of Pecatonica IL, Sharon A. Edwards (Noel) of Hudson, NC, Michael H. Campbell (Barbara) of Waterville, ME, Karen L. Baney of Williamsport, Laura C. Ford (Mike) of Williamsport, and Steve D. Campbell of Williamsport; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren with two on the way; one great-great grandchild; a sister, Annabelle Wagner of Altoona; and several loving nieces and nephews
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Richard J. Campbell, Sr., on December 7, 1996; a son, David P. Campbell; four siblings, Mary Cohick, Raymond, Wayne, and Tyson Whipple; and a grandson, Eli Whitford.
