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Mary Gwendolyn Dowd Campbell Obituary
Mary Gwendolyn Dowd “Gwen” Campbell, 73, from Gaston, SC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 after a short battle with Leukemia. Gwen was dearly loved as a wife and mother and will be sorely missed. While we mourn her departure from this Earth, her life is not over. She was redeemed by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross and had faith that her sins were paid for by that sacrifice. In this, her eternity is certain. She held this faith above all else, and shared her faith in Jesus Christ with everyone she met. Today she stands in the presence of the Lord. Gwen leaves on this Earth her husband of 53 years, James. She leaves behind a legacy of love in her children: Heather (Steven) Garner, Mitchell (Hong) Campbell, and Matt & Coie Watson. Her grandchildren: Sounita (David) Campbell, Sandrie Campbell, Weston Campbell, Coleman Garner, Campbell Garner, Matthias Watson, Adelaine Watson, Cleo Watson, Gail Watson, Olivia (Andrew) Shumpert; Her great-grandchildren: Liam Campbell, Mailynn Blanding, Layla Campbell and Kyleik Blanding; and her siblings: Curtis (Sherrie) Dowd, Mark Dowd and Debbie (Keith) Spires. Beyond her family, Gwen touched thousands of lives over many years. A pillar of her community, Gwen taught middle school in Calhoun county for 23 years after earning her BAIS from The University of South Carolina in 1990. She went on to earn her Master’s of Education in 1999. Her family was extremely proud for her to receive her National Board Certification in Education during her career. She retired in 2013 and worked as a long term substitute teacher for several more years. She also taught and participated in many Bible studies, as well as quilting classes for many years to many students. An active member of the Pine Ridge Women’s Club, she served as their secretary. She was a 30 plus year member of Grace Chapel Community Church and a member of Covenant Baptist Church since 2010.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Dixiana Baptist Missions Fund, 3516 Charleston Hwy, W. Columbia, SC 29172.
A service to celebrate her life will be held Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 4:00pm; Covenant Baptist Church 3535 Delree Sreet, W. Columbia, SC 29170.
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1951 - 2024 (73 years)
