Louise Campbell, 94, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, surrounded by loving family, in her home at Ashford Place Health Campus, Shelbyville.
Mary Louise Vest was a Christmas baby, born on December 25, 1929, in Whiteland, Indiana to Paul and Lela (Voyles) Vest. On June 26,1949 she married Max D. Campbell at Main Street Christian Church in Rushville, Indiana. Max preceded Louise in death in 2022 after 73 years of marriage.
Surviving Louise are sons Bruce Campbell (wife, Ana) of Shelbyville and Mark Campbell (wife, Carrie) of Indianapolis; daughters Joy Abel (husband, Alan) of Lafayette and Jill Stieneker (husband, Troy) of Shelbyville; nine grandchildren - Brady Campbell, Natalie Lux, Kurt Abel, Adam Abel, Kristen Abel, Christopher Miller, Lindsey Bushfield, Andrew Campbell, and Valerie Beard; 14 great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, husband Max, and three sisters.
Louise graduated from New Salem High School in Rush County in 1947. She worked as a secretary for Myers Insurance Agency of Rushville until moving to Shelbyville with husband Max in 1950. In Shelbyville, Louise worked as a secretary at West Street United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. In 1970, Louise was elected Addison Township Assessor, and served in that capacity from 1971-1974.
Louise also worked for the Shelby County Welfare Department and retired as secretary for Blue River Vocational School in 1992. Following retirement, Louise volunteered at Shelby Senior Services for 12 years and at Major Hospital for 13 years. Louise was a 60-year member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and also a member of Naanah Chapter of Eastern Star, St. Joe Social Club, Carefree Travelers Club, Susannah Wesley Circle, and a Senior Promise life member of Franciscan St. Francis Hospital.
Louise served and supported the youth of her community as Pearson Elementary PTA President, Room Mother, Sunday School teacher, Girl Scout and Brownie troop leader, Cub Scout den mother, cheerleading coach, and in many other ways. She was a faithful and quietly enthusiastic booster for the athletic and all other activities of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and their teammates and friends.
If you loved Louise, she loved you more.
A private graveside service at Forest Hill Cemetery will be observed by immediate family only, officiated by Rev. Bill Horner.
A public Celebration of Life and Open House will be held at the Shelbyville
Knights of Columbus, 413 East South Street, on Friday, June 7, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Everyone is invited.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ashford Place, 2200 N. Riley Hwy. Shelbyville, IN. 46176.
The Campbell family would like to thank the entire staff at Ashford Place Health Campus for the extraordinary care and love shown to Louise.
Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the Campbell Family.
