Hancock County Historical Society
Carthage, IllinoisSiegfried XIX
Page 299Mabelle D. Campbell
Of Joetta Funeral
Friday, June 9About 6 o'clock on June 7, 1939, death came suddenly to close the splendid helpful life of Mabelle Day Campbell. She had for some time been afflicted with high blood pressure and its complications, and an acute heart attack was the cause of death.
Mabelle Pearl Day the oldest child of J. W. and Ella (Yetter) Day, was born near Fountain Green on March 22, 1881, and spent most of her life on a farm in this community.
She was educated in the Fountain Green and Walnut public schools and later attended the Macomb Normal, conducted by Professor I. F. Meyer.
Some time of her early married life was spent near Blandinsville and a few of these later years in Macomb, Ill., while her children were in school there. Otherwise she has lived near Majorville and her deep interests and affection for her home church and community never failed.
She was converted many years ago during the revival of Rev. Henry Bloomer and has long held membership with Majorville church and taken an active and leading part in the affairs of her church and the Majorville Social Circle.
She was married August 28, 1902, to Charlie Campbell. Two children, Charlie Day and Alta Frances were born to this union. The husband and children survive to mourn this kind and faithful wife and wise and loving mother.
The burden of grief is closely shared by members of her own family of whom remain the aged father, a sister, Mrs. Ruby Hobart and brothers, James and Lawrence of near here and a brother Charles of Arnold, Kansas. While to the members of her husband's family she was held equally dear. Several nieces and nephews also mourn. Her mother passed away November 22, 1934.
Several years ago she shared her home for some time with two nephews, Fay and Clarence Day after their mother's death and always she has wisely and lovingly assisted in the affairs of this family of four children. Mary Elizabeth while attending Western two years also had a home with her aunt.
Many, many friends will also mourn her passing for her friends were numbered by those who knew her. She had a charming personality and a rich gift for friendship; all who came into her home sensed the true hospitality there, and one of her outstanding characteristics was the ability to see good in everyone. Her life was marked by loyalty and duty and her days filled with helpful service to family, church and friends. Truly we know that no one can take Mabelle's place. She was the correspondent for the Republican and Gazette from Majorville.
Memorial services were held Friday, June 9, at Majorville church at 10:30 a. m. by Rev. H. M. Bloomer of Abingdon, assisted by her pastor, Rev. W. H. Gillis. Interment in Majorville cemetery.
