CAMPBELL
Ester Arline Campbell, 59, passed away Monday morning, Feb. 25, 2013, Riverside Methodist Hospital ICU.
Born May 29, 1953, in Marysville, Ohio.
Ester was passionate about telling people about her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Preceded in death by parents, Chauncy and Gertie (Garver) Headings; sister, Katie Faeta; brother, Jerry Headings; brother-in-law, Richard Faeta.
Survived by husband, Pastor Walter A. Campbell Jr., whom she married June 2, 1973 in the Sharon Mennonite Church; children, Sherrie (Leonard) Hursh of Atmore, Alabama, Janel (Bruce) Stutzman of Milford, Nebraska, Walter Allen (Emily) Campbell III of Plain City; seven grandchildren, Dana, Courtney, Skyler, Brooklyn, Chelsea, Seth and Madison; sisters, Velma (Olen) Miller, Mary Lou (Ben) Miller, Martha (Sam) Beachy, Alice (Titus) Schlabach; brothers, Vernon (Viola) Headings, Fred (Mary) Headings, Norman Headings, Delmar (Verna) Headings; sister-in-law, Dorothy Headings; stepmother, Clara Headings.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main St. (state Route 161 W.), Plain City. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 2013, at the Sharon Mennonite Church, 7675 Amity Pike, Plain City. Pastors Andrew Stoner and Gene Miller will be officiating. Burial will be at Forest Grove Cemetery, Plain City.
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Esther, what a blessing you were to me, an encouragement to me when I felt down, an example of how Jesus saved you and gave you peace. Today your family is bidding you farewell…..but you are in heaven enjoying the riches blessings you shared with others..you have received your reward..the riches reward anyone could ever receive, HEAVEN and someday soon I will see you again…..Walter, your heart is breaking now and the hurt is hard to deal with here on earth…..those many lonely hours but take courage you will be together again soon….may God give you joy and peace in knowing she is safe in the arms of Jesus and may you find comfort in this knowledge..Jesus called the weary ones home and He still has work for you to do..so keep the faith and receive strength in knowing “God cares very deeply about the pain of your loss and He will comfort you!” May God give you strength and comfort to you and your family as you go through this day and the many days to follow! God Bless you!!