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Cathy Campbell Obituary

Cathy Rominger Campbell May 27, 1949 - September 9, 2024

ELIZABETHTON - Cathy Rominger Campbell, 75, Elizabethton, TN passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Monday September 9, 2024.

She was born May 27, 1949, in, Elizabethton, TN , and lived most of her life in Elizabethton, TN. Graduated from Elizabethton High School class of 1967 and Attended Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC.

She was preceded in death by her parents Helen & John Rominger of Elizabethton, TN.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years Bob Campbell, her children, Marti Poole and husband Scotty, Mikkie Perry and husband Allen, Robert Campbell and wife Kristi. Her brother Tony Rominger and wife June. Grandchildren: Alex Odom, Tucker, Cameron & Sean Campbell and Matthew Poole, nephew Rhett Rominger a special sister-in-law: Mary Katherine Danner and many special Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

She Loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was a charter member of East River Park Christian Church! She was an outstanding Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to others, especially in their time of need, always generous with her time, support and wise advice. Loved fiercely by her family and considered to be one of the finest humans on the planet.

Cathy loved life and loved to travel! She had been all over the world, checking out the castles in Germany, Austria, and traveling to Australia to beautiful adventures in Fiji and Hawaii.

Some of Her greatest times in life were when she helped her husband with their Dairy Barn, she had a blast working with the cows and was so meticulous with their care. She named all 100 of them!! They loved her too as they perked up when she was around. Considered to be a hard worker and never quitting until the job was done.

Cathy retired from Carter County District Attorney's Office after a wonderful career as the Victims Witness Coordinator. She was so kind and compassionate dealing with the people she came in contact with. She helped to start the Victims Christmas Tree in downtown Elizabethton.

Cathy was honored with the Distinguished Service Award for her approximately 30 years as President of Farm Bureau of Tennessee beginning in 1988. She was recognized for going above and beyond in her Volunteer Spirit to Tennessee Farm Bureau.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the East River Park Christian Church with Jason Payne and Estel Williams, Ministers officiating. Music will be by Chrystie Kyte. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the church prior to the service. Friends may call on the family at the home of Bob Campbell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to East River Park Christian Church, 1207 Broad Street, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice for the excellent care she received.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.memorial fcelizabethton.com

Memorial Funeral Home, 212 N. Main Street, Elizabethton, TN 423-543-3839

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Published by Johnson City Press on Sep. 11, 2024.

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David Hunt

September 13, 2024

Tony and June Our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. I remember spending a Thanksgiving with you at her house. She treated me like one of her own

Betty Seaton Williams

September 12, 2024

Tony and June, I am so sorry to read this about your mother. Please know that you are in our prayers. Betty

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