Obituaries

Violet Rose Campbell, beloved “Nonnie”, “Nana Rosie”, and “Nana Cookie” passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Friday, October 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 16, 1932, to Louis and Barbara (Adams) Maynhart and attended Birmingham School through 8th grade. She attended Waite High School and graduated from the former Holland High School, now known as Springfield High School. Violet met the love of her life, Ernest W. Campbell, and they married on October 17, 1953. She had been working for the former Ohio Bell Telephone Company until 1955 when she and Ernie started their wonderful family of four children. Violet cherished her role as a devoted wife and stay-at-home mom.

Violet loved spending time with her family and her beloved animals. She was very proud to be an important part of her grand and great grandchildren’s lives. She had a love of classic country music and chocolate that she shared with everyone. Anyone who visited her got a blessing with Holy Water and left with chocolate in their pocket.

Her family and friends will miss her enormous heart and giving hands along with her homemade chicken & dumplings!

Violet is survived by her children, Marty (Margaret T.) Campbell, Cindy (David) Johnson, Cheryl (Dave) Sabin and Robbie (Barbara “Barbie”) Campbell, six grandchildren Nicole (Eric) Stager, Sarah (Matt) Reynolds, Haley (CJ) Tyrkala, Hudson Sabin, Cody Campbell, Dacey Campbell, five great grandchildren Regan and Ethan Stager, Kinley, Dempsey and Sadie Reynolds, brother, Louis (Mary) Maynhart, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, Wade & Lola Campbell, and her husband Ernie.

Visitation for Violet will be held from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Walker Funeral Home, Walbridge Chapel, 701 N. Main St., Walbridge, Ohio, where a memorial service will take place at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in the Lake Township Cemetery, Millbury. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 or Lucas Co Canine Control 410 S. Erie St, Toledo OH 43604. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.

The family of Violet would like to offer a heartfelt “Thank You” to Mom’s home caregiver and dear friend, Rose Gerhardt, for her loving care and support. Also, to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, thank you for your understanding and guidance, we could not have done it without you!

LOVE YOU FOREVER MOM!