Mrs.Doris Ann Curtis Campbell, 88, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Beaumont, Texas.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Campbell will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at West Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, located at 6525 Bigner Rd.- Beaumont, Texas 77708. A public viewing for Mrs. Campbell will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel from, 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the church, with burial service to follow at Live Oak Memorial Park and Cemetery in Nederland. Texas. The practicing of social distracting and facial masks are required.

Obituary

Mrs. Doris Ann Curtis Campbell

January 3, 1934 Sam and Nancy Ford Curtis welcomed the third child a beautiful baby girl into their family, Doris Ann Curtis.

She attended Beaumont public schools and graduated from Hebert High School in the class of 1950.  She attended Lincoln Business College.

Doris was baptized at the age of eight (8) years old at the West Beulah Baptist Church under the leadership of late Reverend M. M. Harris.  As a child, she participated in all areas of the Church such as the Sunday School, Choir, and the Mission where she served as Bible Teacher. As a young child she was elected to be a delegate to the Trinity Valley Missionary Baptist Congress of Christian Education

In January of 1953 she met Robert Eugene Campbell through a mutual friend.  They were married in June 27, 1953.  This union would last 62 years until Reverend Robert E. Campbell moved to his heavenly home.  Reverend Robert E. Campbell became pastor of the West Beulah Baptist Church in the year of 1962. At that time, Sister Campbell participated in Mission #2, Sunday School, teacher of the Sunshine Band, teacher of the Beginner's class in Vacation Bible School.

Sister Doris Campbell was a member participated Bible Study Fellowship International for six years.  She became Dean of the Women's Auxiliary of the Women's Auxiliary of the Trinity Valley Missionary Baptist District Association.  She was a member and Chair of the Fashion Share Committee in the Baptist Mission & Education (B.M.E.) Convention, and Co-Chair of the Scholarship Committee, a member of the National Baptist Convention USA INC. until she was no longer able to attend.

Sister Doris Campbell also participated in various civic organizations: She served as the Treasurer of Grand Amaranth High and Exalted Degree of the Order of Eastern Star PH. A. of Texas and Jurisdiction.  She served as secretary of Juniper Chapter order of Eastern Star, later she became Worthy Matron (Jupiter Chapter) (until it was disbanded), Royal Matron of Annie Lee Court #21, a member of American Legion, lifetime member of Parent Teacher Association of Texas.  Mrs. Campbell served as Election Judge of Precinct #65, participated as a volunteer for the visually Impaired, and member of the Paraprofessional organization.

Mrs. Campbell is the recipient of many plaques, certificates, and awards for outstanding service to home, church, school, and community.

Preceding her in death:  Husband Reverend Robert E. Campbell. Father: Sam Curtis, Mother: Nancy Curtis Gant, Sister: Dorothy L. Moore, Brother: Robert C. Curtis, Uncles and Aunts.

Those cherishing her memory and continuing her legacy are: Sons:   Reverend Robert E. Campbell, Jr. (Eunice), Derrick Eugene Campbell (Dana), Daughters:  Deborah Campbell Washington (Gerald), Gwendolyn Campbell Jones, and Katherine Campbell.  Grandchildren:  Corinthians Bryant (Louis IV), Courtnei Franklin (Terrance), Amber Campbell, Kayte Segue (Harold), Justin Samuel (Brittany), Dahndre Bluiett, Jordan Rideaux, and Kaleb Campbell.  Great grandchildren: T'yn Mondaine, Louis Bryant V, Ayden Franklin, Jace Franklin, Joshua Segue, Jonah Segue, and Drew Bluiett. Sister: Gloria Molette, Godchild:  Karen Williams Dunn (Michael) and a host of relatives and friends.