Margaret Jeanette Campbell

Waterville-Margaret Jeannette Campbell, 93, a former resident of Augusta, and since 2011, a resident of the Waterville Residential Care Center, passed away peacefully at home, with the love and support of her family by her side, on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

She was born on January 18, 1932, on the family farm in Morrisville, the daughter of the Glenn A. and Lila Pearl Gaut Morris. She was raised in Morrisville and was a graduate of Morrisville High School. Growing up on the farm, and also being one of 12 children, taught Margaret many life lessons at a young age.   Throughout her life, she was a responsible, loving, and devoted mother, sister, and friend.  Margaret was always there not only to lend support, but also a helping hand. She enjoyed being a stay at home mom, raising her six cherished children.  Margaret had also been a waitress at the Deansboro Diner.  Margaret would keep life “simple” and stayed busy: playing Bingo, enjoying card games, watching “Days of Our Lives,” country music and any TV show, hot and cold tea,  word puzzle books, going fishing, and sitting her in chair in front of her home watching “the world” go bye.  She loved the the rain when hit her metal roof, a soothing sound to help her sleep.  She also love her trips with her brother Deb, no matter where they went, it was always special. Above it all, Margaret had a deep devoted love for her family, and she leaves behind a legacy of his wisdom and caring for others.

Margaret is survived by her children: Mickey Garby, Bill Campbell, Mary Bisson, Martha Lloyd, and Bobby Campbell; her siblings: Eleanor “Zippy” Jipson and her brother Leonard  Morris and his companion Marilyn Turner.  She is also survived by 13 cherished grandchildren; 26 loved grandchildren; and 10 cherished and loved greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents Glenn and Lila Pearl; her sisters: Jennie Buell, Alama Buell, Ruth Gifford, Edith “Edie” Truman, and Christine Bennett;  her brothers: Clifford “”Deb” Morris, John Morris, Llewelyn “Wally” Morris, and Kenneth Morris.

Funeral services for Margaret will be held at the Paul Funeral Home of Madison on Sunday, May 18, at 1:30 PM.  Calling hours will be from Noon until 1:30 pm, prior to the service at the funeral home, 3592 South in Madison. Interment will be made in Stockbridge Cemetery.  Compassionate and personal care is being provided to Margaret and her family by Jeffrey T. Paul , Director,  of the Paul Funeral Home of Madison.  To offer a condolence or share a memory, please visit: paulfuneralhome.net