A Memorial Service for Myrtle Ruth Campbell, 90, of Marshall, will be held at 11:00am Monday, February 22, 2016 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Ms. Campbell passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Myrtle Ruth Campbell was born February 10, 1925 to Willis and Mattie Thompson Coleman in Marshall, Texas. After the death of her mother, she was raised by Rosetta Coleman. A lifelong resident of Marshall, Ms. Campbell spent 40 years of her life serving as a nurse working with Dr. Anderson and later worked at Wiley College before retiring. She then volunteered as an ombudsman for Marshall Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Myrtle Campbell and husband, Randolph C. Campbell a WWII Veteran, raised two daughters who they loved dearly; Dianne and Vera. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were married more than 30 years when Mr. Campbell passed away October 20, 2003.

She is survived by her two loving daughters, Dianne Thomas and adopted daughter, Vera Woodkins; son-in-law, Emmitt E. Thomas; sister, Erma Jean Hollie; grandchildren, Dedra C. Thomas, Derek D. Thomas, Julie R. Thomas; great-grandchildren, Keydron Thomas, Keynan Thomas, Kierrah Thomas, Kyandria Thomas, Bailey Thomas, Samantha Thomas, Jade Thomas, Shane Thomas and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding Myrtle in death are her parents, Willis and Mattie Coleman; husband, Randolph C. Campbell; sisters, Gladys Coleman, Willie Mae Willis, Mary Lois Carter, Mary Ella Christian; brothers, Henry ]Coleman and Willis Coleman, Jr.