Edna Booth Campbell was born at Farina, Ill., February 3, 1871, and died at her home in Hammond, La., January 17, 1962.
Mrs. Campbell was the widow of Merrill Campbell. They lived for a time in Nortonville, Kan., but she had been a resident of Hammond for 75 years and was the oldest member of the local Seventh Day Baptist church. She was known as one who served her Master well and one who was an inspiration to those who knew her.
Survivors include: two sons, Paul of Hammond and John of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Sam Jones of Kenwood, La., and Mrs. Irene Mitchell of Hammond; twelve grandchildren and thirty-seven great-grandchildren.
Farewell services were held from the Thomas Memorial Chapel in Hammond with the Rev. Ralph Hays, pastor of the Metairie church, in charge of the service. - Mrs. H. E. De Land