Retha Collins Campbell

Retha Collins Campbell, 76, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 23, 1940 in Meridian, MS to the late, James K.V. Collins and Retha Kitchens Collins.Retha was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who sincerely loved the Lord and was ready to go home to be with Him. She enjoyed attending activities at the Kingsport Senior Citizens Center and having lunch with her friends. Retha always had a white poodle by her side.Mrs. Campbell retired as a school bus driver for Kingsport City Schools following fourteen years of service. She was a member of First Assembly of God, Kingsport.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Ethel Vrocher, Ruth “Tootie” Reynolds, Mildred “Polly” Williams and Patsy Hester; brother, James Monroe Collin.Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Samuel Campbell; daughter, Pamela Nuckels and husband, Chuck; son, David E. Hanke; grandson, Darrell Odom and wife, Nickie; great grandson, Zachary Odom; brother, Charles C. Collins and wife, Cindy; sisters-in-law, Daynell, Pat, and Letta.The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00 pm Friday, September 29, 2017 at Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Paul Wright and Pastor Charles Collins officiating.A Graveside and Committal Service will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Christus Garden. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.The family extends their sincere appreciation to the staff of Smokey Mountain Hospice for their compassionate care of Retha.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in Retha’s honor be made to the National Autism Association, One Park Avenue, Suite 1, Portsmouth, RI 02871.The care of Retha Collins Campbell and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary