Kate Campbell

Mrs. Kate Kilby Campbell, age 93, of West Jefferson died Saturday, May 22nd at the Margate Health and Rehab Center.  Mrs. Campbell was born March 28, 1917 in the Lansing community to Gaither Ezra and Ennice Mae Moran Kilby.  She was married to Samuel Wiley Campbell.  Mrs. Campbell was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of West Jefferson for 60 years.  She was involved in many activities of the church.  She was loyal employee of Thomasville Industries where she faithfully served for 30 years.  She will be remembered as a devoted mother, loving grandmother and a generous and kind friend to many. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 at the First Baptist Church in West Jefferson by the Rev. Ken Morris and the Rev. Michael Lea.  The Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow in the Midway Cemetery. Mrs. Campbell is survived by one daughter:  Mary Worley of West Jefferson and one daughter-in-law, Karen Neaves Campbell of West Jefferson, one sister, Mae Redfield of Clemmons, NC.  Nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.  In addition to her parents and husband Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by one daughter: Virginia Campbell Goodman and one son, Roger Campbell. The family request in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the West Jefferson First Baptist Church Youth Scholarship Fund Box 180 West Jefferson NC 28694 or to the Ashe County Rescue Squad  Box 639 West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.