Margie Lee Campbell

Margie Lee Campbell, born December 5, 1950, died on November 27, 2023, in her home surrounded by her husband and children, after an 8-year battle with cancer.

Margie was born in Tellico, TN, raised in Maryville, and went to Porter High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Margie gave her life to the Lord when she was 12 years old. Margie was a senior instructor for 8 years, taught cosmetology for 11 years, and was the educational director for 3 years at the Tennessee School of Beauty. She was also the owner and operator of Margie’s Place for 21 years where she loved all of her customers dearly.

Margie is preceded in death by her father Verlin “Jack” Duckett; mother Beverly (Spurling) Duckett; sisters Shirley Lowe, Ona Craig, and Debbie Ingram; granddaughter Emily (Martin) Huber; as well as father- and mother-in-law, Woodrow and Vondell Campbell.

Margie is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ron Campbell; children Rhonda Boling (Brian), Robin Loope (Travis), Donnie Campbell (Shannon), and Ronnie Campbell; grandchildren Tommy Campbell (Megan), Mackenzie Richards (Josh), Austin Martin (Amber), Shane Campbell (Shelby), Alley Loope, Madison Campbell, Laurel Campbell, Rylee Campbell, Jason Campbell, Jadasia Campbell, and Cody Huber; great-grandchildren Kyson, Bryson and Oakley Campbell, Micah, Abby and Jamie Richards, Rhett Huber, Grey Long, Everett Campbell, Silas and Elias Nix; very special sister Stacy Duckett Reese; and brother Danny Duckett.

Margie wanted to say a special thank you to the whole Campbell family for their love and support for all of these years. And special thanks to Judy and Traci McCaulley. Also, a special thanks to Chandra Garland with UT Hospice, who made this journey so much easier, and numerous friends and neighbors who provided food and help during this time.

Per Margie’s request, she will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Rio Central, 370 S. Long Hollow Rd, Maryville, TN  37801.

In lieu of flowers, Margie would like for donations to be made to: Memorial Foundation Hope Lodge - Nashville, 2008 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN  37203; (615)-342-0840 in her memory. She and Ron spent many days and nights there during her cancer treatment, free of charge.